Pronunciation Noun
autism (uncountable)
- (clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.
- (clinical psychology) Synonym of autism spectrum#English|autism spectrum (disorder); generalization of the specific to a range.
- (historical, clinical psychology, now medically obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia.
- (internet slang, 4chan, offensive or self-deprecating) Abnormal and unhealthy focus or persistence, and unhealthy hatred of opposition or criticism.
- (autism spectrum) autistic spectrum
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