Phrase Hound found 18 phrases and 9 compound words that contain autism. The most common are listed below. Open autism in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 18
- autism spectrum disorderA disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.
- autism spectrumThe range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders, generally held to include classic autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and childhood disintegrative …
- autism momThe mother ("mom") of an autistic child or children.
- autism creatureA white, four-legged creature with a large head, neutral expression, and large black eyes, used to represent autistic people.
- autism spectrum conditionEuphemistic form of autism spectrum disorder.
- autism spectrum conditionsplural of autism spectrum condition: Euphemistic form of autism spectrum disorder.
- autism spectrum disordersplural of autism spectrum disorder: A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.
- low-functioning autismA form of autism associated with significant communication deficits and low cognitive ability (an IQ below 70).
- atypical autismAn autism spectrum disorder that does not meet the diagnostic criteria for either autism proper or Asperger's syndrome.
- digital autismAutism-like symptoms thought to result from excessive screen time.
- virtual autismSynonym of digital autism: Autism-like symptoms thought to result from excessive screen time.
- autism creaturesplural of autism creature: A white, four-legged creature with a large head, neutral expression, and large black eyes, used to represent autistic people.
- broader autism phenotypeA classification that covers people who have some traits similar to autism, but who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.
- childhood autismSynonym of Kanner's syndrome: A developmental disorder of the autism spectrum with relatively marked symptoms.
- classic autismSynonym of Kanner's syndrome: A developmental disorder of the autism spectrum with relatively marked symptoms.
- high-functioning autismAny form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.
- infantile autismSynonym of Kanner's syndrome: A developmental disorder of the autism spectrum with relatively marked symptoms.
- early infantile autismSynonym of Kanner's syndrome: A developmental disorder of the autism spectrum with relatively marked symptoms.
Compound words 9
- autisticHaving, characteristic of, or relating to autism.
- AuDHDThe combination of autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
- pawtismSynonym of autism, especially in furry or therian contexts.
- autismlandThe domain or sphere of autistic people; a notional place representing autism.
- autismlikeResembling or characteristic of autism.
- balltismThe obsessive habit of catching Pokémon in specific, aesthetically matching, or rare Poké Balls.
- autismogenicCausing autism.
- fauxtismFake or feigned autism.
- tautismThe incommunicative state of a person immersed in a virtual world.