"autism" meaning in English

See autism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ [UK] Audio: en-uk-autism.ogg [UK] Forms: autism [singular], autisms [plural]
enPR: ôʹtĭzəm [UK] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Autism is a disorder where a person has difficulty with communication & social interaction, have repetitive behaviors, have intense interests, and how they learn and behave.
    Sense id: simple-autism-en-noun-CbYdE6R0
     
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