ASD
noun/ˌeɪ es ˈdiː/
/ˌeɪ es ˈdiː/
[uncountable, countable] (also autism [uncountable])
- a range of conditions affecting brain development that can be severe or mild, in which a person can find it difficult to communicate and form relationships, and may show repeated or limited patterns of thought and behaviour (the abbreviation for autism spectrum disorder)
- Many individuals with ASD find it challenging to navigate the social rules of dating.
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