autistic spectrum
noun [ S ] uk/ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk ˌspek.trəm/ us/ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk ˌspek.trəm/
自闭症谱系
a range of conditions related to autism, some more severe than others, in which people typically show repeated behaviour and narrow interests, with limited development of social and communication skills
Many of these children are classed as being on the autistic spectrum. 这些孩子中有很多可以归入自闭症谱系。
Rachel is at the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum. 雷切尔的情况属于自闭症谱系中的高功能类别。
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- As a parent of a child on the autistic spectrum, I believe that we need a fully financed investigation into all the possible biomedical factors.
- Her clinical designation is "pervasive developmental disorder on the autistic spectrum".
- A psychiatry professor at the Institute of Child Health, he has analyzed data from 1,000 children, 700 of them on the autistic spectrum.
- His condition is at the low end of the autistic spectrum, for while he can be demanding and chaotic, he is also charming, loving and affectionate.