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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > noninfectious diseases > behavior disorders > autism
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > noninfectious diseases > behavior disorders > autism
Preferred Term:

autism

Definition:
A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
behavior disorders
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • Kanner's syndrome
  • autistic disorder
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/246196
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RDF/XMLCreated 2015-03-30, last modified 2015-11-16