autism spectrum disorder
English
Noun
autism spectrum disorder (plural autism spectrum disorders)
- (psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.
- Asperger's is an autism spectrum disorder.
Synonyms
- ASD (abbreviation)
- autistic spectrum disorder
- autism (generalization from the specific)
Hyponyms
- Asperger's syndrome
- autism (the specific, not the generalization)
Derived terms
- ASD (abbreviation)
Related terms
Translations
See also
- perpetual child
- pervasive developmental disorder
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