How to Use ASD in a Sentence
ASD
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That is not out of the ordinary for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
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No links have been found between any vaccine ingredients and ASD.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2025
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A week later, Gatlin wired that same amount to the bank account of Jones’ company, ASD.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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In addition, these raters knew which candidates had an ASD diagnosis.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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Her three children − ages 11, 12 and 13 − have autism spectrum disorder, or ASD.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Scientists don't yet fully understand why people with ASD have such a higher risk of cognitive decline.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
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Setting aside time for hobbies also can help prevent meltdowns, which are common for people with ASD when their nervous system is overloaded.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2024
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To compare, one in 36 was diagnosed with ASD in 2020, according to the report.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
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However, with global rates of both obesity and ASD rising, the study’s findings could have real-world implications.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Donnarumma, for now, is still the most famous alumnus from ASD Club Napoli in Castellammare di Stabia.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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My research demonstrates that job seekers with ASD often perform poorly in interviews due to the social demands of the situation.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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These differences are often misunderstood, leading people with ASD to be perceived as awkward, odd or even deceptive.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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When Anthony was seven years old, he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
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In addition, ratings of people with ASD are often more favorable when evaluators know about their diagnosis.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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This shift — from awareness to acceptance — benefits not only individuals with ASD, but our communities as a whole.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
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Children infected by their mothers during pregnancy with measles, mumps, and influenza, and other pathogens were 30% more likely to develop ASD.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Gatlin’s spending with one of those vendors — Jones’ audiovisual firm ASD — increased in fiscal year 2024.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
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However, people with ASD are more likely to have trouble shifting their focus rather than being easily distracted and hyperactive in general.
—Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
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Immune Dysregulation Research increasingly suggests that the immune system may play a role in ASD, both throughout the body and within the brain.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Both groups continued to select against candidates with ASD in hiring decisions, even though the candidates with ASD were rated as highly qualified.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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In some individuals with ASD, research has linked differences in mitochondrial function—the process by which cells generate energy—to broader metabolic strain.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the molecular signals the researchers identified, like Homer1a, could become early biomarkers for ASD.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Combining these two approaches − that is, pairing ASD education for employers with diagnostic disclosure for candidates − may lead to better outcomes.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often struggle to communicate and interact with others.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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First impressions, though impactful, can be deceptive and often bias decisions, particularly for individuals with ASD.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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In one study, my colleagues and I videotaped mock job interviews with 30 young adults − half with ASD, half neurotypical − who were all college students without an intellectual disability.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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At its core, acceptance means ensuring that individuals with ASD are integrated into schools, communities and public spaces rather than isolated because of their differences.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
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While the exact cause of ASD is not known, recent studies have suggested that a mother’s metabolic status, particularly obesity, may increase the risk of ASD in children.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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One example is Asperger syndrome, a former diagnostic label now grouped under Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
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In different conditions, some evaluators simply got the training but didn’t receive diagnostic information about candidates; others received no education about autism but were aware of which candidates had ASD.
—Cindi May, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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