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86. What is the best diagnostic label for Misha? At six years of age, she does not play with other children and turns away when they approach her. She spends much of her time spinning a pencil endlessly in her fingers. She does not talk to others although she does sing jingles from TV commercials. A) mental retardation B) expressive language disorder C) autistic disorder D) Rett’s disorder 87. The fundamental characteristic of autistic disorder is A) intolerance for routines. B) not relating to others. C) mental retardation. D) poor gross motor skills. 88. Which of the following has been considered a mild form of autism? A) Rett’s disorder B) Disintegrative disorder C) PKU D) Asperger’s disorder 89. Generally, children with mental retardation show _____ deficits in intellectual functioning while children with autistic disorder show ______ deficits. A) overall; only language B) only language; overall C) overall; only visual-spatial D) visual-spatial; overall 90. A “high-functioning” individual with autistic disorder most likely A) has a peer group and is able to attend regular schools. B) has an IQ score of over 130. C) has an IQ score of over 80. D) has a very good long-term memory.  Â