Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1540 of 1700
An infant with autism may show which sign?
- Loud laughing at strangers and early use of words
- Less response when the name is called
- Long eye contact and frequent smiling at others
- Fast, early speech with many new words
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Correct answer: Less response when the name is called
Infants with autism pay less attention to social cues. They smile and look at others less and respond less to their name.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026