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1. n. a spectrum disorder marked by characteristics such as social communication, sensory processing differences, focused interests, and repetitive behaviors Source: wordnet
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 Source: ecdict

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communication marked abnormal absorption attention behaviors characteristics differences disorder disorders focused inability interests people processing psychiatry repetitive self sensory short social span spectrum treat

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