noun Download 🔗Share A pervasive neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences. Examples : "The doctor diagnosed the child with autism after observing difficulties with social interaction and communication. " medicine disease condition mind human biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (now medically obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia. Examples : ""Back in the 1950s, doctors sometimes misdiagnosed children with schizophrenia if they displayed extreme withdrawal and preoccupation, labeling it as a form of childhood autism." " medicine mind disease condition history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (4chan) Abnormal and unhealthy focus or persistence, and unhealthy hatred of opposition or criticism. Examples : "His intense focus on proving his political opponents wrong, coupled with his inability to accept any criticism, made his behavior seem like political autism. " attitude internet culture tendency mind negative society communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders, generally held to include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Also includes childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome. Examples : "Many schools now have specialized programs to support students with autism. " medicine disease condition mind human person biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading