Word Frequency
autism (ˈɔːtɪzəm
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Definitions
noun
- (psychiatry) a developmental disorder whose symptoms include difficulty in responding conventionally to people and actions and limited use of communication
Derived Forms
auˈtistic adjective, nounRather than talking about an autistic or autistics, it is better to use phrases such as a person with autism and people with autism
Word Origin
C20: from Greek autos self + -ismExample Sentences Including 'autistic'
He said a new treatment for autistic people which helped to detoxify their bodies was proving very effective.Irish Times (2002)
He was becoming too personally involved, merely because of a small and beautiful autistic child who was no concern of his.Widow's End
I do believe that many parents of autistic children have been seriously misguided'.Spiked (2004)
SCARY Spice's ex-husband was charged yesterday with assaulting a three-year old autistic boy.Sun, News of the World (2001)
Such frustrated rage at the disconnect is the constant emotional realm of the autistic child.Globe and Mail (2003)
The baby, Shaun, proved to be extremely difficult, and at 18 months was diagnosed as severely autistic.Mothers who Leave
The rent, paid by the Commons for an Edinburgh office, was set aside for the MP's autistic sister.Sun, News of the World (2001)
`Well, please accept my regrets... I work with autistic children.The Complete Stories Volume 2
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