02-26-2009, 10:52 PM
A 23-year-old man 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
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