English

Noun

autism spectrum disorder ‎(plural autism spectrum disorders)

1. (psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.

   Asperger's is an autism spectrum disorder.

Synonyms

• ASD (abbreviation)
• autistic spectrum disorder
• autism (generalization from the specific)

Hyponyms

• Asperger's syndrome
• autism (the specific, not the generalization)

Derived terms

• ASD (abbreviation)

Related terms

• autism spectrum

See also

• perpetual child
• pervasive developmental disorder