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Base on this case study to answer these questions, provide citation and references: Objective of this Assignment: To review an authentic profile of a young child who is awaiting a diagnosis. Instructions for this Assignment 1. Read the following case study 2. Provide answers in the Discussions area for the following: • List the characteristics of Colton that are 'red flags' • Give reasons why each of these are red flags to you. • How do these characteristics relate to the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for ASD, bearing in mind that only a qualified medical doctor or psychologist can make an actual diagnosis. Case Study Colton is a busy two-year-old boy who has come into the pediatrician as a follow up appointment to his 18-month check-up. Parents are concerned that he isn't talking yet but otherwise feel he is a typical two-year-old boy - busy and into things all day long. They wish he would sleep better so that Mom wasn't so exhausted looking after him during the day, but she states that he does settle to watch his favorite TV show, Blue's Clues, so that helps. Colton is reportedly either happy or not happy, with several tantrums a day. Need Assignment Help?