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autistic-spectrum disorder
noun
1.
(
psychiatry
) any disorder within the spectrum of autism, such as Asperger’s syndrome, characterized by impairment in communication, social interaction, and flexibility of thinking and behaviour
ASD
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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