Research suggests that children with autism
A) are especially skilled at distinguishing facial expressions and engaging in social referencing.
B) are more advanced than their agemates in make-believe play.
C) have difficulty with false-belief tasks long after they reach the intellectual level of an average 4-year-old.
D) have smaller-than-average brains.

Question

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Research has consistently shown that children with autism struggle with false-belief tasks even after reaching the level of an average 4-year-old. False-belief tasks require understanding that others can have beliefs that differ from one's own, and this is an area of challenge for many individuals with autism.

(Note: A, B, and D are not supported by research on autism.)

Research Suggests That Children with Autism