_____ is a condition beginning in early childhood in which a person shows persistent communication deficits as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors,interests,or activities.
A)Intellectual disability,formerly mental retardation,
B)Autism spectrum disorder
C)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
D)Conduct disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by persistent communication deficits, social interaction difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities. It typically starts in early childhood and affects various aspects of an individual's daily functioning. The other answer choices, such as intellectual disability, ADHD, and conduct disorder, can have overlapping symptoms but do not fully capture the unique features of autism spectrum disorder.

_____ Is a Condition Beginning in Early Childhood in Which