Definitions for autism
ˈɔ tɪz əmautism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. autismnoun

   (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people

GCIDERate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. autismnoun

   (Med.) a mental disorder characterized by inability to engage in normal social interactions and intense self-absorption, and usually accompanied by other symptoms such as language dysfunctions and repetitive behavior. autism usually manifests itself at an early age

2. autismnoun

   behavior showing an abnormal level of absorption with one's own thoughts and disregard for external realities.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. autismnoun

   Bio-neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood with symptoms of abnormal self-absorption, characterised by lack of response to other humans and by limited ability or disinclination to communicate and socialize.

2. Etymology: Coined in 1912 by Swiss psychiatrist Paul Bleuler (1857-1939) from autismus, from αὐτός.

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1. Autism

   The autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism or in the context of a professional diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and the presence of repetitive behavior and restricted interests. Other common features include unusual responses to sensory stimuli, and an insistence on sameness or strict adherence to routine. Autism is generally understood to be a spectrum disorder i.e. it can manifest differently in each person: any autistic individual is likely to show some, but not all, of the characteristics associated with it, and the person may exhibit them to varying degrees and frequencies. A large variation in the support autistic people need exists, and some are nonspeaking, while others have proficient spoken language. While psychiatry has traditionally classified autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder, the autism rights movement and some researchers see autism as part of neurodiversity, the natural diversity in human thinking and experience, with strengths, differences, and weaknesses. According to this view, autism is not pathological, but autistic people may still be disabled or have high support needs. This view of the condition has led to controversy between both those who are autistic and others such as advocates, practitioners, and charities.There are many theories surrounding what causes autism; it is highly heritable and believed to be mainly genetic, but there are many genes involved, and environmental factors may also be relevant. The syndrome frequently co-occurs with other conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, intellectual disability. Disagreements continue, such as what should be included as part of the diagnosis, whether meaningful sub-types of autism exist, and the significance of autism-associated traits in the wider population. The combination of broader criteria and increased awareness has led to a trend of steadily increasing estimates of autism prevalence, causing a misconception that there is an autism epidemic and perpetuating the myth it is caused by vaccines.There is no cure for autism. There are some forms of therapy that can help autistic people gain skills, and there are a multitude of services and supports that can help autistic people. One example is alternative and augmentative communication, which autistic people can use to communicate.

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1. autism

   Autism, also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior or interests. These symptoms often appear in early childhood and can significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life. The severity and manifestation of symptoms can greatly vary from person to person. The cause of autism is not entirely clear, but it likely involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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1. Autism

   Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior. The diagnostic criteria require that symptoms become apparent before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize; how this occurs is not well understood. It is one of three recognized disorders in the autism spectrum, the other two being Asperger syndrome, which lacks delays in cognitive development and language, and pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified, which is diagnosed when the full set of criteria for autism or Asperger syndrome are not met. Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by rare mutations, or by rare combinations of common genetic variants. In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects. Controversies surround other proposed environmental causes, such as heavy metals, pesticides or childhood vaccines; the vaccine hypotheses are biologically implausible and lack convincing scientific evidence. The prevalence of autism is about 1–2 per 1,000 people worldwide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report 20 per 1,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with ASD as of 2012. The number of people diagnosed with autism has been increasing dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice and government-subsidized financial incentives for named diagnoses; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.

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1. • Psychiatry
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How to pronounce autism?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say autism in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of autism in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of autism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of autism in a Sentence

1. Michael Rosanoff:

   Nearly 50% of children with autism wander, and children with autism are often attracted to water.

2. Roula Choueiri:

   It’s tremendous for autism spectrum disorder.

3. Debra Vines:

   Autism Awareness Month is every day for me.

4. Bridgette Bissell:

   Seeing someone just important, talk about it and all of that, it really makes me feel validated, and I really hope that it helps validate other people with autism and other disabilities and things like that to be themselves too.

5. Debra Forman:

   It's not enough to work with a child with autism, because we need the community to accept them, you would never show someone how to use a wheelchair and then not have a ramp.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=autism
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=autism
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Autism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=autism