The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with suspected neurodevelopmental disorder. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder?

1. Repetitively scrunches face
2. Makes minimal eye contact
3. Can not pronounce "r" sounds in speech
4. Runs around the office and tries to open locked drawers

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The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with suspected neurodevelopmental disorder. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder? 
 
1. Repetitively scrunches face 
2. Makes minimal eye contact 
3. Can not pronounce "r" sounds in speech 
4. Runs around the office and tries to open locked drawers

GinnyAnswer · Answer

In assessing a child for autism spectrum disorder, minimal eye contact is a key behavior indicating the disorder. Other listed behaviors are not directly associated with autism. Therefore, the presence of minimal eye contact is the most significant finding for diagnosis. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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