1. Review the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ASD. Which features does Noah display?
  2. Can Noah be diagnosed with ASD despite the fact that his Full-Scale IQ is within the average range and he has good verbal skills?
  3. How does Noah display problems with the pragmatics of language?
  4. Many toddlers later diagnosed with ASD show early deficits in social communication. What deficits did Noah show as a toddler?
  5. Why might early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) probably not be the first-line treatment for Noah? If you were Noah’s therapist, what skills would you target for treatment?
  6. Although some youths with ASD also have ADHD, the case study does not support the existence of comorbid ADHD. Why not?

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