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autistic disorder
noun
Note: In 2013, the American Psychological Association removed the diagnoses of autistic disorder and related conditions (such as Asperger's syndrome) and replaced them with the single diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
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Word History
1951, in the meaning defined above
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“Autistic disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autistic%20disorder. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
autistic disorder
nounNote: In 2013, the American Psychological Association removed the diagnoses of autistic disorder and related conditions (such as Asperger's syndrome) and replaced them with the single diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
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