A nurse is caring for a client who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Ambivalence refers to having conflicting feelings or attitudes toward something, which is not a typical feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). B. Echolalia is the repetition or echoing of words or phrases, which is a common symptom of autism spectrum disorder. Clients with ASD often engage in echolalia as part of their communication difficulties. C. Expressive affect refers to the outward display of emotions, which may be limited or inconsistent in individuals with autism. Many individuals with ASD may have difficulty expressing emotions appropriately. D. Associative looseness refers to disorganized thinking or speech, often seen in conditions like schizophrenia, not autism spectrum disorder. People with ASD may have social and communication challenges but not typically associative looseness.