autism
Autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
Noun 2 meanings
Autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
Classic autism, a pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication patterns (e.g., differences in body language or eye contact), delayed language development, and sensory processing sensitivities.
AUTISM at a glance
AUTISM has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (A 1 + U 1 + T 1 + I 1 + S 1 + M 3) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,302 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with autism
All rhymes- CRITICISM15
- TOURISM9
- MECHANISM18
- RACISM10
- TERRORISM11
- JOURNALISM19
- CAPITALISM16
- SOCIALISM13
- FEMINISM15
- NATIONALISM13
- COMMUNISM17
- METABOLISM16
One letter away
- MUTISM10
- AUTIST6
- AUDISM9
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