autism spectrum disorder

noun Pathology.

any of various disorders, as autism and Asperger syndrome, commonly manifesting in early childhood and characterized by impaired social or communication skills, repetitive behaviors, or a restricted range of interests.

QUIZZES

TAKE THIS QUIZ TO SEE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT 2ND-3RD GRADE VOCAB FROM BOOKS!

Are you learning new vocabulary? Or do you just have an interest in words? Either way, this quiz is for you.
Question 1 of 10
orchard
body of land completely surrounded by water
group of cultivated fruit trees
long mournful cry
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT
Also called autistic spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorder.
See also spectrum disorder.

Origin of autism spectrum disorder

First recorded in 1990–95

Words nearby autism spectrum disorder

authorized capital, authorized version, authors, authorship, autism, autism spectrum disorder, autistic-spectrum disorder, auto, auto court, auto lift, auto racing
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020