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Autism Definition of Autism by Merriam-Webster

  Medical Definition of Asperger’s Syndrome An autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction, by repetitive patterns of behavior and restricted interests, by normal language and cognitive development but poor conversational skills and difficulty with nonverbal communication, and often by above average performance in a narrow field against a general background of impaired functioning. Autism Spectrum Disorder Any of a group of developmental disorders (as autism and Asperger’s syndrome) marked by impairments in the ability to communicate and interact socially and by the presence of repetitive behaviors or restricted interests–called also autistic spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorder

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