autism spectrum disorder
noun/ˌɔːtɪzəm ˈspektrəm dɪsɔːdə(r)/
/ˌɔːtɪzəm ˈspektrəm dɪsɔːrdər/
[countable, uncountable] (medical) (also autism [uncountable])
(abbreviation ASD)
- a range of conditions affecting brain development that can be severe or mild, or any one of these conditions. People with autism spectrum disorder can find it difficult to communicate and form relationships, and may show repeated or limited patterns of thought and behaviour.
- support for families with children who have autism spectrum disorder
- He was diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder.
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