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autism
[ aw-tiz-uhm ]
noun
- a developmental disability of highly variable presentation, commonly characterized by social and communication differences, repetitive behaviors, intense specialized interests, and differences in sensory processing; autism spectrum disorder.
- Sometimes classic autism. (no longer in clinical use) a developmental disability that commonly manifests in early childhood, characterized by repetitive or restricted behaviors, differences in understanding social interactions, and delayed development of linguistic and cognitive abilities: formerly contrasted with Asperger syndrome.
autism
/ 藞蓴藧迟瑟锄蓹尘 /
noun
- psychiatry a developmental disorder whose symptoms include difficulty in responding conventionally to people and actions and limited use of communication
Usage
Derived Forms
- 补耻藞迟颈蝉迟颈肠, adjectivenoun
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 补耻路迟颈蝉迟 [aw, -tist], noun
- 补耻路迟颈蝉路迟颈肠 [aw-, tis, -tik], adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of autism1
Example Sentences
Ms Hayes heard how Elise was diagnosed with autism and sometimes struggled to understand other people's behaviour.
The report also examined deaths in other forms of "state custody" such as mental health facilities, detention centres for migrants and asylum accommodation, and among people with learning disabilities and autism.
Funding for top Trump administration priorities 鈥 like programs on autism, chronic disease, drug abuse and mental health 鈥 is also on the chopping block.
Stars from the reality television show Love On The Spectrum went on the defensive after Robert F Kennedy Jr commented that people with autism make limited contributions to society.
Wallace said he was recently diagnosed with autism, saying: "I want to make it absolutely clear I'm not blaming my behaviour on my diagnosis, but it does explain a hell of a lot to me."
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