developmental disorder

noun

1. psychiatry any condition, such as autism or dyslexia, that appears in childhood and is characterized by delay in the development of one or more psychological functions, such as language skill

Example Sentences

Then in 2013, the fifth edition of the DSM took what had previously been four separate conditions — autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder — and collapsed them all into a single diagnosis: autism spectrum disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

First recognized as a developmental disorder in 1978, autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that symptoms vary by person.

From BBC

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ASD is “a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.”

From Slate

His defence Tim Forte told Judge Forster that Budasz has a severe developmental disorder making him less mature than other men of his age.

From BBC

ASD is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in socializing and communication, as well as repetitive and/or restrictive behaviors.

From Science Daily