autism spectrum disorder
noun/ˌɔːtɪzəm ˈspektrəm dɪsɔːdə(r)/
/ˌɔːtɪzəm ˈspektrəm dɪsɔːrdər/
[countable, uncountable] (medical) (also autism [uncountable])
(abbreviation ASD)
- a range of conditions affecting brain development that can be severe or mild, or any one of these conditions. People with autism spectrum disorder can find it difficult to communicate and form relationships, and may show repeated or limited patterns of thought and behaviour.
一系列影响大脑发育的疾病，可能是严重的，也可能是轻微的，或者其中的任何一种。患有自闭症谱系障碍的人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。 - support for families with children who have autism spectrum disorder
为有自闭症谱系障碍儿童的家庭提供支持 - He was diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder.
他被诊断患有自闭症谱系障碍。
- support for families with children who have autism spectrum disorder