autism spectrum disorder
noun
variants
or less commonly autistic spectrum disorder
: any of a group of developmental disorders (such as autism and Asperger's syndrome) marked by impairments in the ability to communicate and interact socially and by the presence of repetitive behaviors or restricted interests
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Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa just revealed that Zillion, their 2-year-old son, has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa Share Son Zillion, 2, Has Been Diagnosed with Autism: 'Experiences Life in 4D'
Earlier that day, De La Rosa and Cannon, 43, shared that their son Zillion had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, announcing the news on Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Dear Amy: My husband of 30 years was recently diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
Meanwhile, Ohio’s State Medical Board also recently announced that FOD, along with autism spectrum disorder, would move forward for expert review and public comment following petitions submitted online.
—Sarah Sinclair, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Her two sons, ages 5 and 3, were both diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and are receiving physical and behavioral therapy.
—Scovian Lillian, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024
Minnesota's medical marijuana program, for example, includes about 20 medical conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, obsessive-compulsive disorder, HIV/AIDS and autism spectrum disorder.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
Potential therapeutic benefits: Many anecdotal reports suggest that CBD oil may help alleviate symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
In online forums, some adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have taken issue with production details: A violin plucks a childlike motif when people describe their special interests and hobbies.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa Share Son Zillion, 2, Has Been Diagnosed with Autism: 'Experiences Life in 4D'
Earlier that day, De La Rosa and Cannon, 43, shared that their son Zillion had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, announcing the news on Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Dear Amy: My husband of 30 years was recently diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
Meanwhile, Ohio’s State Medical Board also recently announced that FOD, along with autism spectrum disorder, would move forward for expert review and public comment following petitions submitted online.
—Sarah Sinclair, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Her two sons, ages 5 and 3, were both diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and are receiving physical and behavioral therapy.
—Scovian Lillian, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024
Minnesota's medical marijuana program, for example, includes about 20 medical conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, obsessive-compulsive disorder, HIV/AIDS and autism spectrum disorder.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
Potential therapeutic benefits: Many anecdotal reports suggest that CBD oil may help alleviate symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
In online forums, some adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have taken issue with production details: A violin plucks a childlike motif when people describe their special interests and hobbies.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
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1981, in the meaning defined above
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Medical Definition
autism spectrum disorder
noun
variants
also autistic spectrum disorder
: any of a group of developmental disorders (such as autism and Asperger's syndrome) marked by impairments in the ability to communicate and interact socially and by the presence of repetitive behaviors or restricted interests
One in 110 American 8-year-olds had an autism spectrum disorder in 2006, an increase of 57% since 2002 …—Melinda Beck
Melinda BeckAutism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by impairments in social behaviors that are sometimes coupled to specialized cognitive abilities.—Katsuhiko Tabuchi et al.
Katsuhiko Tabuchi et al.Nearly 2 million Americans have Asperger's or other autistic spectrum disorders that mute their social radar.—Michelle Green
—abbreviation ASD
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