MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are characterized by delays in the development of social and communication skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors.

Detailed explanation-4: -This happens through relationships and play with other people. It can be harder for autistic children to learn and use language than it is for typically developing children. Autistic children might have difficulty learning language because they tend to show less interest in other people in the first 12 months of life.