Parents report that their child who is almost 3 years old has not yet begun to talk. Since birth the child has been distractible with an aversion to novelty and transitions. The
parents report that their child seems to have problems empathizing with siblings and
playmates at daycare. Which of the following questions should the psychiatrist ask first to
decide what type of advice to give the parents?
A. "Did you have a normal pregnancy?"
B. "Has your child's hearing been tested?"
C. "Has your child had a severe, traumatic loss?"
D. "Does your child experience separation anxiety?"
E. "Has your child had the measles-mumps-rubella immunization?"