noun
- Plural of autism; multiple instances or types of autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in research, educational, and healthcare contexts to discuss autism as a spectrum with varying presentations
Examples
- The study examined different autisms across age groups and demographics.
- Researchers recognize that autisms present differently in each individual.
- Support services for autisms have expanded significantly in recent years.
- The conference brought together experts studying various autisms and their characteristics.
- Autisms are now understood as a spectrum rather than a single condition.