Synonyms for autism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and
Related words
- Word family
- autismal autismogenic autist autistic
- Phrases
- childhood autism classic autism infantile autism autism spectrum disorder autism creature autism spectrum digital autism virtual autism
- Is a kind of
- autism spectrum autistic spectrum autism spectrum disorder autistic spectrum disorder neurodivergence
Forms
- Plural
- autisms
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| autism | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- pawtism