autism spectrum disorder

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autism spectrum disorder (countable and uncountable, plural autism spectrum disorders)

1. (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.

   • 2008, "Scientists Pinpoint Pathway That Impacts Features of Autism", 8 October 2018, R&D Magazine.

     Moreover, effects were seen in adult mice, suggesting a possible route to medication development for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

• ASD (abbreviation)
• autistic spectrum disorder
• autism (generalization from the specific)

• pervasive developmental disorder

• Asperger's syndrome
• autism (the specific, not the generalization)

• ASD (abbreviation)

• autism spectrum