Which behavior is commonly observed as a deficit in autism?

Which behavior is commonly observed as a deficit in autism?

• A. Tolerating interruptions easily
• B. Narrowly limit interests and rigid thinking
• C. Highly flexible routines
• D. Smooth transitions

Answer: (B)

Autism commonly involves restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. This shows up as narrowly focused, intense interests and rigid thinking that make a person prefer sameness and resist changes. That inflexibility with routines and difficulty shifting attention or adapting to new situations is a typical deficit seen in autism, which is why this choice fits best. The other options describe more flexible or easily tolerated changes—being okay with interruptions, having highly flexible routines, or making smooth transitions—which are not characteristic deficits in autism.

Autism commonly involves restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. This shows up as narrowly focused, intense interests and rigid thinking that make a person prefer sameness and resist changes. That inflexibility with routines and difficulty shifting attention or adapting to new situations is a typical deficit seen in autism, which is why this choice fits best.

The other options describe more flexible or easily tolerated changes—being okay with interruptions, having highly flexible routines, or making smooth transitions—which are not characteristic deficits in autism.