“spectrum disorder”

The following 2 entries include the term spectrum disorder.

autism spectrum disorder

noun

: a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically appears by age two, that is variable in expression but is usually diagnosed by persistent impairments in social interaction and communication and by stereotyped (see stereotyped entry 1 sense 2) patterns of behavior, activities, or interests, and that may be accompanied by cognitive or language impairments : autism, asd

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

noun

: a mild to severe condition that is caused by alcohol exposure during fetal development and that is characterized by variable physical, behavioral, cognitive, and neurological impairments (such as microcephaly, facial anomalies, developmental delays, hyperactivity, inattention, and poor impulse control) —abbreviation FASD


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