Word
autism
Meanings
a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and patterns of behavior and sensory experience
Definition
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and experiences the world.
Autism is a developmental condition that influences communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is described as a spectrum because people can have very different strengths and challenges. Some people may need a lot of support, while others may need less. Autism is not an illness to “catch,” and it is usually present from early childhood.
Examples
- Her brother was diagnosed with autism when he was three.
- The school provides support for students with autism.
- Autism can affect how someone responds to sounds or bright lights.
- He wants people to understand that autism looks different in different people.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say “an autism” or “the autism,” but autism is usually used as an uncountable noun without an article.
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