autism

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Coined in 1912 by Swiss psychiatrist Paul Bleuler (1857-1939) from Latin autismus from Ancient Greek αὐτός (autos), self).

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autism

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autisms

autism (plural autisms)

  1. (clinical psychology) Bio-neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood with symptoms of abnormal self-absorption, characterised by lack of response to other humans and by limited ability or disinclination to communicate and socialize. Other symptoms include avoiding eye contact, sensory integration dysfunction, and restricted and repetitive behaviors such as stims.

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