Meaning Of The Word Autism

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autism
uncountable noun: Autism is a developmental disorder that can cause someone to have difficulty in communicating with and responding to other people.

autism in American English
a developmental disorder characterized variously by impaired social interaction, difficulties in communicating, problems with seeing and hearing, repetitive behavior, etc.
noun: a lifelong developmental disorder, characterized by symptoms such as difficulties with communication and social interaction, repetitive behavior, and emotional detachment

autism in British English
noun: a lifelong developmental condition that affects social communication and interaction. People with autism process information in nontypical ways and may have restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests

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