autism
n. developmental disturbance characterized by lack of interaction with the environment (Psychology) | ||||
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Autism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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autism
Noun
1. (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
(hypernym) syndrome
(hyponym) infantile autism
(classification) psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
Noun
1. (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
(hypernym) syndrome
(hyponym) infantile autism
(classification) psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
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Autism Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
autism
noun
condition of children and adolescents where the patient is completely absorbed in himself, pays no attention to others and does not communicate with anyone
noun
condition of children and adolescents where the patient is completely absorbed in himself, pays no attention to others and does not communicate with anyone
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Autism
brain disorder that begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood; affects three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction, and creative or imaginative play.
brain disorder that begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood; affects three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction, and creative or imaginative play.
| The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health |
autism (infantile autism)
In medicine and psychology, a pervasive developmental disorder that shows up in early childhood and is marked by repetitive movements(e.g., spinning), resistance to change, shortness of attention span, lack of eye contact, inability to treat other persons as persons, and non-seeking of comfort in times of distress.
In medicine and psychology, a pervasive developmental disorder that shows up in early childhood and is marked by repetitive movements(e.g., spinning), resistance to change, shortness of attention span, lack of eye contact, inability to treat other persons as persons, and non-seeking of comfort in times of distress.
Autism Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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autism
a disorder more common in boys than girls, with behavior ranging from mild to severe, that adversely affects the brainis normal development of social and communication skills and can include impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and restricted and repetitive behavior patterns.
a disorder more common in boys than girls, with behavior ranging from mild to severe, that adversely affects the brainis normal development of social and communication skills and can include impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and restricted and repetitive behavior patterns.
Autism Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Autism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Autism
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all exhibited before a child is three years old. These characteristics distinguish autism from milder autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Heritability contributes a large fraction of the risk of a child's developing the disorder, although the genetics of autism are complex, and it is generally unclear which genes are responsible. In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects. Other proposed causes, such as the exposure of children to vaccines, are controversial and the vaccine hypotheses are unsupported by convincing scientific evidence. Most recent reviews estimate a prevalence of one to two cases per 1,000 people for autism, and about six per 1,000 for ASD, with ASD averaging a 4.3:1 male-to-female ratio. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, at least partly due to changes in diagnostic practice; the question of whether prevalence has increased is unresolved.
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