Given the following case study, identify which general category of psychological disorders is most likely being considered and explain your reasoning by connecting the patient's symptoms to the defining features of that category.

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Neurodevelopmental disorders are a class of conditions typically identified in childhood, characterized by developmental impairments across personal, social, academic, and intellectual domains. Key examples within this category include attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The DSM-5-TR categorizes Neurodevelopmental Disorders into the following categories:
-	Intellectual Developmental Disorders
-	Communication Disorders
-	Autism Spectrum Disorder(s)
-	Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder(s)
-	Specific Learning Disorder(s)
-	Motor Disorders
-	Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders


[DSM-5-TR] List of Neurodevelopmental Disorder Categories

This includes the intersection of connections and/or research related to Neurodevelopmental Disorders as a general category in other fields of study and research. Such fields include:
- Biomedical Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Disability Studies
- Health Psychology

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Interdisciplinary Connections & Research Related to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has two components: problems with concentration and distractibility (attention), and problems with restlessness and impulse control (hyperactivity).

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by significant disturbances in three primary domains: social interaction, communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests. These characteristics typically emerge early in a child's development and lead to serious impairments in overall functioning.

Core Diagnostic Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often exhibit deficits in social interaction. These can manifest as a failure to initiate conversations, turning away when addressed, and avoiding eye contact. A preference for playing alone over interacting with others is also common, sometimes creating the impression that the individual lives in a personal, isolated social world.

Social Interaction Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder can vary widely. They may range from a complete absence of speech to limited, one-word responses or echoed speech (echolalia), where an individual parrots what others say. Difficulties also arise in maintaining conversational turn-taking and in using or interpreting nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, and posture.

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