The healthcare provider assessing a child with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) observes the following clinical findings, which supports this diagnosis:
a) Difficulty with social interaction, such as limited eye contact and difficultyunderstanding social cues.
b) Rapid and repetitive speech patterns, often talking about specific topics of interest.
c) Physical clumsiness and poor coordination.
d) Intense and specific interests in certain topics or objects.