autism spectrum disorder
noun Pathology.
any of various disorders, as autism and Asperger syndrome, commonly manifesting in early childhood and characterized by impaired social or communication skills, repetitive behaviors, or a restricted range of interests.
Also called
autistic spectrum disorder,
pervasive developmental disorder.
See also
spectrum disorder.
Origin of autism spectrum disorder
First recorded in 1990–95
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