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a spectrum disorder marked by characteristics such as social communication, sensory processing differences, focused interests, and repetitive behaviors

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  1. n. a spectrum disorder marked by characteristics such as social communication, sensory processing differences, focused interests, and repetitive behaviors
  2. n:100 n. (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people