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developmental disorder

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noun

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

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developmental disorder

The moment came while she was driving to pick up her 8-year-old son, who has a developmental disorder.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Kennedy’s autism report, touted by Trump, will suggest that using the pain reliever during pregnancy might be linked to the developmental disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2025

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

From Science Daily ● May 10, 2024

One of Woodward’s previous lawyers said his client has Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder that generally causes difficulty with social interactions, and struggled with his own sexuality.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024

Thunberg has Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder, and has described it as a gift.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2021

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