autistic-spectrum disorder

British

noun

ASD. 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

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For instance, children diagnosed with an autistic-spectrum disorder often also receive a diagnosis of ADHD.

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