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autismA 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/

Korean meaning: 사회적 상호작용과 의사소통에 어려움이 있고, 제한적이고 반복적인 행동을 보이는 발달장애

Korean pronunciation: **오**티즘

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

autism concept
💡 Concept

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior

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autism rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Journalism transforms criticism into understanding about autism!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːtɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːtɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootaut-
Suffix--ism

Origin

1943년 아동정신과 의사 Leo Kanner가 자기 자신에게만 몰두하는 아이들의 행동을 관찰하며 명명했다. 그리스어 'autos(자기 자신)'에서 유래되어 '자기만의 세계에 빠진 상태'를 의미한다.

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🎵Rhyme

baptismcriticismjournalism
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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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

autism spectrum disorderASDpervasive developmental disorder

Antonyms

neurotypicaltypical development

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