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(psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
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Autism is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in marked problems with social relatedness, communication, interest, and behavior. The field of psychiatry has classified it in the DSM as one of the five types of pervasive developmental disorders (or autism spectrum disorders). The etiology and physiological basis for autism are unknown, and the psychiatric criteria for the diagnosis are based on behavioral attributes rather than clinical tests. ...
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A brain disorder that typically affects a person's ability to communicate, form relationships with others, and respond appropriately to the environment.
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pathological
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brain disorder that begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood; affects three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction, and creative or imaginative play.
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