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# autism

noun (autism — uncountable); adjective autistic

«autism» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Autism is a lifelong difference in how a person's brain works, which affects how they communicate, make sense of the world and deal with other people. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#m1)
2. Autistic people may find noise, light or busy places hard, may like routines, and often have strong special interests and talents. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#m2)

### In the lessons

In personal, social and health lessons pupils learn that autism is not an illness to catch and not anybody's fault; autistic people are all different. In school some classmates may need quiet spaces, clear instructions, or warning before changes. Being kind and patient helps. Phrases: «autism spectrum», «on the spectrum».

### Examples

- My cousin is autistic and knows everything about trains. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#x1)
- Autism is not something you can catch. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#x2)
- Some autistic people find loud noises painful. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#x3)
- Our class learned about autism and how to be a good friend. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#x4)
- Changes in routine can be hard for someone with autism. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#x5)
- Every autistic person is different. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/#x6)

### Note

Uncountable: «autism» (not «an autism»). Adjective: autistic. Myths: autism is not caused by bad parenting or by vaccines; autistic people do have feelings and can make friends. Many autistic people prefer «autistic person»; others prefer «person with autism».

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «autism» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/autism/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«autism» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/autism.html) on Mova free.