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autism meaning in Malayalam

ഓട്ടിസം ōṭṭisaṁ

/ˈɔːtɪzəm/

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autism in Malayalam: ഓട്ടിസം (ōṭṭisaṁ). In English, autism means autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.

Malayalam words for autism

neurological disorder
ഓട്ടിസം ōṭṭisaṁ

English meaning of autism

  1. noun Autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
  2. noun Classic autism, a pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication patterns (e.g., differences in body language or eye contact), delayed language development, and sensory processing sensitivities.
  3. noun A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity or schizophrenia.
  4. noun Abnormal and unhealthy focus or persistence, stereotypically coupled with low self-awareness and unhealthy hatred of opposition or criticism.

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Questions about autism in Malayalam

What is the meaning of autism in Malayalam?
Autism in Malayalam is ഓട്ടിസം (ōṭṭisaṁ).
autism എന്നതിന്റെ മലയാളം അർത്ഥം എന്താണ്?
Autism: ഓട്ടിസം (ōṭṭisaṁ).
What does autism mean in English?
Autism means autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: autism (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Malayalam words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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