Problem:
Peter is an 8-year-old boy who was referred for a psychiatric evaluation at the recommendation of his teacher. Since the age of 5, Peter seems to be in a world of his own and seems obsessed with airplanes. Given the opportunity, Peter would talk incessantly about planes. His parent also noticed some repetitive behavior such as opening and closing his hands and rocking back and forth. Peter has never had a real friend due to his odd behavior. Which diagnosis most deserves further consideration? Need Assignment Help? a. Autism spectrum disorder b. Reactive attachment disorder c. Schizophrenia, early-onset d. Oppositional defiant disorder