- Review the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ASD. Which features does Noah display?
- 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?
- How does Noah display problems with the pragmatics of language?
- Many toddlers later diagnosed with ASD show early deficits in social communication. What deficits did Noah show as a toddler?
- 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?
- 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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