09-13-2010, 05:57 AM
A 15-year-old male living in a group home for the developmentally challenged has an IQ of 73. He does not read or write, and communicates with one or two word utterances. He will not interact with other group
home members, and since birth he has "pulled back" and becomes agitated when others get physically close to him. In his room, everything is in a given place; if any of his belongings are moved, he becomes quite
disturbed. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Asperger's disorder
B. Autistic disorder
C. Childhood disintegrative disorder
D. Obsessive compulsive disorder
E. Schizophrenia, catatonic
home members, and since birth he has "pulled back" and becomes agitated when others get physically close to him. In his room, everything is in a given place; if any of his belongings are moved, he becomes quite
disturbed. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Asperger's disorder
B. Autistic disorder
C. Childhood disintegrative disorder
D. Obsessive compulsive disorder
E. Schizophrenia, catatonic