Question

Allen is 3 years old. he ignores people when they are in the room and if people speak to him he does not make eye contact. he rarely speaks, and plays with a spinning top for hours. he just spins it, watches it, and when it stops spins it again. allen may be showing signs of _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder that most commonly causes complications with social interaction and communication as well as repetitive behaviors. Allen is not making interacting nor making eye contact with others and is stimulated by the repetition of the spin top. He is showing the primary characteristics of Autism.