A spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and unusual and repetitive behavior. Some, but not all, people with autism are non-verbal. Autism is normally diagnosed before age six and may be diagnosed in infancy in some cases. The degree of autism varies from mild to severe in different [..]

1912, from German Autismus, coined 1912 by Swiss psychiatrist Paul Bleuler (1857-1939) from comb. form of Greek autos- "self" (see auto-) + -ismos suffix of action or of state. The notion is [..]

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disorder in which a person's skills in communication and emotional attachment are impaired.

Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors. Symptoms usually appear before the age of three. The exact cause of autism is not known, however, it is likely influenced by genetics. Autism is one of a group of related developmental disorders called autism spe [..]

A psychiatric condition that begins in childhood. Its symptoms include difficulties forming relationships and communicating. Sometimes autism is marked with high intelligence in specific areas, but wi [..]

n. 1. a behavioral syndrome of neurological dysfunction characterized by impaired reciprocal social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, impoverished or diminished imaginative ac [..]

Autism is one of three disorders in Autism Spectrum disorder. It is related to brain abnormalities, but the cause is debated. Some believe the causes are heredity and birth defects, while others belie [..]

A developmental disorder that usually appears in childhood and is characterised by emotional detachment and a limited ability to socially interact and communicate. Sufferers can also have an extremely limited range of activities and interests.

A disorder arising during childhood, characterized by social withdrawal and perseverative behavior.

Autism is a bio-neurological disorder observable in early childhood of a human being. Characteristics of autistic person are:

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

Kids with autism have a brain problem that makes it hard for them to understand the world around them. They have difficulty communicating and interacting with people. Kids with autism have unusual int [..]

Autism is now referred to as autism spectrum disorder. It is a developmental condition that affects the brain and causes difficulty socialising and communicating.

a condition, now recognised as encompassing a wide spectrum, which typically involves difficulties in communicating with others and in dealing with new experiences. Causes are unknown but much researc [..]

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A developmental disability, significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects educational performance.

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a [..]

A new category of eligibility for special education services added by IDEA.

A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3.

A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, which adversely affects a child's educational performance.

A Syndrome characterized by a silent and inert state without voluntary Motor Activity despite preserved sensorimotor pathways and vigilance. Bilateral Frontal Lobe dysfunction involving the anterior C [..]

An inherited neurological developmental disorder that is associated with X-LINKED INHERITANCE and may be lethal in utero to hemizygous males. The affected female is normal until the age of 6-25 months [..]

A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and Communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity an [..]

Autism is a complex developmental disability that appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism and its associat [..]

A chronic neural development disorder usually diagnosed between 18 and 30 months of age. Symptoms include problems with social interaction and communication as well as repetitive interests and activit [..]

A lifelong disability that affects the way a person communicated and relates to other people. It usually involves poor social interaction, poor social communication and limited imagination.

a developmental disability that first appears in early childhood; causes problems with communication, social interaction, and intelligence

A chronic developmental disorder usually diagnosed between 18 and 30 months of age. Symptoms include problems with social interaction and communication as well as repetitive interests and activities. [..]

A neural development disorder which affects the way in which a person relates to, communicates with, and views other people and the world around them.  Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that the condition will affect different people in different ways; some autistic people will live relatively 'normally' whilst others will have accom [..]

A disorder of brain function that appears early in life, generally before the age of three. It can cause problems with social interaction, communication, imagination or behaviour.

A neural development disorder which affects the way in which a person relates to, communicates with, and views other people and the world around them.  Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that the [..]