autism spectrum disorder
noun1
Human sciences, Medicine, Pathology, Psychology, Sciences A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.
- Asperger's is an autism spectrum disorder.
- 2008, "Scientists Pinpoint Pathway That Impacts Features of Autism", 8 October 2018, R&D Magazine. Moreover, effects were seen in adult mice, suggesting a possible route to medication development for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Synonyms
- ASD, autistic spectrum disorder, autism
- Derived terms
- ASD
- Related terms
- autism spectrum
- Hypernyms
- pervasive developmental disorder
- Hyponyms
- Asperger's syndrome, autism