autism in Irish

autism in Irish

What does "autism" mean?

1. noun A condition where a person finds social communication difficult, sticks strongly to routine and predictability, processes sensory input differently, and may have intense interests or repeat certain behaviours; it covers what used to be seen as separate conditions, such as Asperger's syndrome.
   "My cousin has autism and likes to follow the same morning routine every day."
2. noun A lifelong neurological condition, usually noticed in early childhood, marked by unusual ways of communicating, such as differences in eye contact or body language, slower language development, and sensitivity to sensory input.
   "Doctors often notice signs of autism when a child is very young."
3. noun (dated) A diagnosis for an unhealthy tendency to withdraw into private fantasy, once thought to be a sign of mental illness.
4. noun (informal, disapproving) An unreasonable, obsessive fixation on one thing, often paired with a refusal to accept criticism.

autism in a sentence

• My cousin has autism and likes to follow the same morning routine every day.
• People with autism may find loud, crowded places very tiring.
• Doctors often notice signs of autism when a child is very young.
• Autism is a lifelong condition, and each person who has it is different.

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