Advertisement
Advertisement
spectrum disorder
noun
- any of a group of disorders each having symptoms that occur on a continuum and certain features that are shared along its spectrum but that manifest in markedly different forms and degrees. autism spectrum disorder.
Word History and Origins
Origin of spectrum disorder1
Example Sentences
But, the missing pieces of the story are the many unvaccinated individuals who have severe forms of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or other mental illnesses.
Yet, there appear to be no studies documenting the prevalence of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, or other severe mental illnesses for that matter, who are denied the vaccine.
She concluded that Ramos suffered from autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and delusional disorder — which Lewis also identified.
“Anyone who has a valid diagnosis of ASD [autism-spectrum disorder] now should not have to get a rediagnosis,” she said.
As the CDC points out, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is 100 percent preventable—all you have to do is never, ever have a drink.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse