autism
/ˈɔːtɪzəm/
Meanings
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Noun
A neurological and developmental disorder that impairs communication and social interaction. It is typically diagnosed in children and characterized by repetitive behaviors and restricted interests.
- "John's brother was diagnosed with autism at a young age."
- "Autism affects approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States."
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Noun
A condition that involves difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.
- "The autistic child struggled to make eye contact and preferred to play alone."
- "Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning it affects people differently."
Pronunciation
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/ˈɔːtɪzəm/
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Synonyms
autistic spectrum , autistic spectrum
Rhymes
Words rhyming with autismalms , calms , psalms
Variants
List of all variants of autism that leads to same resultautism , autisms , autistic , autistically , autism spectrum disorder , autism spectrum disorders , autistic spectrum disorder , autistic spectrum disorders
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term autism comes from the Greek word 'autos,' meaning self. It was first identified and named by Leo Kanner in 1943.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Autism affects more than 3.5 million people in the United States.
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April is National Autism Awareness Month.
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The first known description of autism was written by Leo Kanner in 1943.
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Autism is four times more common in boys than in girls.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Asperger's Syndrome: A milder form of autism, characterized by social awkwardness and repetitive behaviors, but with normal to above-average intelligence.
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Rett Syndrome: A developmental disorder that affects girls almost exclusively, characterized by normal early growth followed by a regression in skills, including communication and motor function.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Autism has been the subject of various literary works, such as 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon and 'Look Me in the Eye' by John Elder Robison. It has also been depicted in films, such as 'Rain Man' and 'The Imitation Game.'
How to Memorize "autism"
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visualize
- Imagine a puzzle with many pieces that don't fit together perfectly. This can represent the unique challenges and strengths of individuals with autism.
- Visualize a rainman counting cards in a casino. This can help you remember that some people with autism have exceptional memory skills. -
associate
- Associate the word autism with the color blue. This can help you remember the acronym 'AUT' in AUTism.
- Think of the word 'spectrum' when you hear the word autism. This can help you remember that autism affects people differently. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'AUT' to remember the key features of autism: 'A' for 'Asocial,' 'U' for 'Understanding,' and 'T' for 'Troubles.'
- Remember the phrase 'A World Within' to help you remember that individuals with autism have their own unique world.
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