2 definitions by Unfading
another term for "autism" neurodevelopmental condition of variable severity with lifelong effects that can be recognized from early childhood, chiefly characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.
"students with autism want to be accepted like every other student"
"students with autism want to be accepted like every other student"
by Unfading April 13, 2023
another term for "Down syndrome" congenital condition characterized by a distinctive pattern of physical characteristics including a flattened skull, pronounced folds of skin in the inner corners of the eyes, large tongue, and short stature, and by some degree of limitation of intellectual ability and social and practical skills. It usually arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy-21).
Owin_JK has Down syndrome
by Unfading April 13, 2023