A 20-month-old girl is brought to the physician by her mother because the mother is concerned about her daughter's development and behavior. The girl is able to walk and run and has a vocabulary of at least 100 words. However, when she attends playdates with other children, she prefers to play by herself and will strike another child on the head if that child attempts to join her in playing with a particular toy. Which of the following best explains this patient's actions during play? A) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder B) Conduct disorder C) Early sign of autistic disorder D) Oppositional defiant disorder E) Normal behavior for age
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However, her preference to play alone and her aggressive behavior when another child attempts to join her play may be concerning. However, it's important to note that at this age, children are typically in the "parallel play" stage of development, where they play Show more…
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