Stephanie has always been an active child, but prefers to play by herself. She enjoys taking things apart and putting them back together. She lacks social and emotional reciprocity that causes a failure in peer relationship development. There is a noticeable delay in spoken language and Stephanie would rather point or mime. With these symptoms in mind, what probable diagnosis would Stephanie more than likely be given?
A)Autism disorder
B)Tourette syndrome
C)Social conduct disorder
D)Narcissistic disorder

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Autism is a spectrum disorder that varies according to one's development and chronological age. There is impairment in social interaction and communication, with restricted interest in most activities. Most children with this disorder have a problem in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as facial expressions and body postures.

Stephanie Has Always Been an Active Child, but Prefers to Play