Louisa is 10 years old and has a difficult time making friends with her peers because she misreads social cues. She tends to rock back and forth when she is upset, and sometimes repeats certain words over and over. What would Louisa be diagnosed with?
A) dyslexia
B) autism
C) psychosocial impairment
D) intellectual disability

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Louisa's difficulty with social cues and repetitive behaviors are both common traits of individuals with autism. Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder related to reading, and intellectual disability would involve significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Psychosocial impairment is not a specific diagnostic term.

Louisa Is 10 Years Old and Has a Difficult Time