Word Type

Noun

The word "autism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

on the spectrum

Derived Terms

'tism AuDHD atypical autism autism creature autism mom autism spectrum autism spectrum condition autism spectrum disorder autismal autismland autist autistic autistic spectrum autistic spectrum disorder autmisia childhood autism classic autism digital autism early infantile autism high-functioning autism infantile autism low-functioning autism tautism virtual autism

Context

clinical psychology historical now medically obsolete psychiatry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

autism spectrum autism spectrum disorder autistic spectrum autistic spectrum disorder disorder neurodivergence neurodiversity upset

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

Asperger Asperger syndrome Asperger's Asperger's syndrome

Type Of (IsA)

autism spectrum autism spectrum disorder autistic spectrum autistic spectrum disorder disease syndrome

Related Terms

PDD-NOS disability handicap mutism pervasive developmental disorder schizoid personality disorder schizothymia schizotypal personality disorder selective mutism special education

Related Terms

childhood disability fantasy insanity mutism neurological pathological pervasive developmental disorder schizoid personality disorder schizophrenia schizothymia schizotypal personality disorder self centered special education

Similar Terms

on spectrum

Synonym Network

autistic spectrum

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