autism spectrum
noun/ˈɔːtɪzəm spektrəm/
/ˈɔːtɪzəm spektrəm/
(also autistic spectrum
[singular]/ɔːˌtɪstɪk ˈspektrəm/
/ɔːˌtɪstɪk ˈspektrəm/
)- a range of conditions affecting brain development that can be severe or mild. People on the autism spectrum can find it difficult to communicate and form relationships, and may show repeated or limited patterns of thought and behaviour.
影响大脑发育的一系列可能严重或轻微的疾病。自闭症谱系人士可能会发现很难沟通和建立关系，并且可能表现出重复或有限的思维和行为模式。 - The writer was herself on the autism spectrum.
作者本人就患有自闭症谱系障碍。 - Their three children are all on the autistic spectrum.
他们的三个孩子都患有自闭症。 - She has some special needs such as sensory sensitivities that suggest the autism spectrum.
她有一些特殊的需求，例如表明患有自闭症谱系的感觉敏感性。
- The writer was herself on the autism spectrum.