autism — A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːtɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's son has autism, but he's amazing at solving Rubik's cubes in under 30 seconds.
- The school implemented special programs to support students with autism in their learning journey.
- Temple Grandin, a renowned scientist with autism, revolutionized animal welfare practices in the livestock industry.
autism
NOUN[/ˈɔːtɪzəm/]
A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior
The boy with autism focuses intensely on lining up his toy trains in perfect order.
Journalism transforms criticism into understanding about autism!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term was coined in 1943 by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to describe children who exhibited withdrawn, self-focused behaviors. Derived from Greek 'autos' (self), the word originally conveyed the sense of being absorbed in one's own inner world.
Breakdown
autos- (self) + -ism (condition, state). The suffix -ism denotes a distinctive state, condition, or mode of being.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's son has autism, but he's amazing at solving Rubik's cubes in under 30 seconds.”
“The school implemented special programs to support students with autism in their learning journey.”
“Temple Grandin, a renowned scientist with autism, revolutionized animal welfare practices in the livestock industry.”
“During Autism Awareness Month, the building was lit up in blue to show support for the autism community.”
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