At 12 months of age, it was evident that little Saber was unresponsive to people. He resisted the cuddling of his parents and became increasingly aloof. Saber was most likely diagnosed with
A) Tay-Sachs disease.
B) separation anxiety disorder.
C) autism spectrum disorder.
D) rumination disorder.

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The symptoms described suggest that Saber is displaying signs of autism spectrum disorder. The lack of responsiveness to people and resistance to cuddling are often early indicators of autism. Tay-Sachs disease, separation anxiety disorder, and rumination disorder do not typically present with these symptoms.

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