🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

ऑटिज्म

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aotizm

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Autism/ˈɔː.tɪ.zəm/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"ऑटिज्म से पीड़ित बच्चों को विशेष देखभाल की आवश्यकता होती है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

    "Early diagnosis and tailored support can greatly improve the quality of life for individuals with autism."
  2. 2

    A neurological condition that affects how a person perceives the world and interacts with others, often conceptualized as a diverse spectrum.

    "The conference focused on celebrating neurodiversity and understanding the autism spectrum."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'autism' originates from the Greek word 'autos', meaning 'self'. It was first coined in the early 20th century by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler to describe a symptom of schizophrenia, but later evolved to refer specifically to a developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction and communication.

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