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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOn the spectrum
/ɒn ðə ˈspɛk.trəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Describing a person who has been diagnosed with or exhibits traits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
"Many individuals on the spectrum find comfort in predictable routines and clear communication."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'spectrum' (from Latin 'spectrum', meaning 'appearance, image') originally referred to a range of colors. Its application to human conditions, particularly autism, gained prominence in the mid-20th century, notably through Lorna Wing's work in the 1980s, to describe the wide range of presentations and severities of autistic traits. The phrase 'on the spectrum' became common parlance to refer to individuals diagnosed with or exhibiting traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing a dimensional rather than categorical understanding.
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sur le spectre de l'autisme
Transliteration: sur lə spɛktʁ də l‿otism
"Elle a mentionné que son fils est sur le spectre de l'autisme."
im Autismus-Spektrum
Transliteration: ɪm ˈaʊtɪsmʊsˌʃpɛktrʊm
"Er ist im Autismus-Spektrum und braucht eine klare Struktur."
nello spettro autistico
Transliteration: ˈnɛllo ˈspɛttro auˈtistiko
"Molte persone nello spettro autistico apprezzano la routine."
en el espectro autista
Transliteration: en el esˈpektro auˈtista
"Su hija está en el espectro autista y es muy creativa."
no espectro autista
Transliteration: nu ɛʃˈpɛktɾu awˈtistɐ
"Ele está no espectro autista e tem habilidades únicas."
ऑटिज्म स्पेक्ट्रम पर
Transliteration: Autism Spectrum par
"उसका बेटा ऑटिज्म स्पेक्ट्रम पर है और उसे विशेष देखभाल की ज़रूरत है।"
在自闭症谱系上
Transliteration: zài zìbìzhèng pǔxì shàng
"她提到她的儿子在自闭症谱系上，喜欢有规律的生活。"
자폐 스펙트럼에 있는
Transliteration: japye seupektrum-e inneun
"그는 자폐 스펙트럼에 있는 사람으로, 독특한 재능을 가지고 있습니다."
自閉症スペクトラムである
Transliteration: jiheishō supekutoramu de aru
"彼女の息子は自閉症スペクトラムであり、構造化されたルーティンで成長しています。"
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