autism
der Autismus
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autism
A neurological developmental disorder that is expressed above all through difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as through stereotyped behaviors.
Die Forschung zum Thema Autismus hat in den letzten Jahren große Fortschritte gemacht.
Research on autism has made great progress in recent years.
| gender | masculine der |
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| genitive | des Autismus |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Autismus | – |
| accusative | den Autismus | – |
| dative | dem Autismus | – |
| genitive | des Autismus | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Other important words are derived from the noun 'der Autismus' (autism): the adjective 'autistisch' (autistic), as well as the terms for people 'der Autist' (male autistic person) and 'die Autistin' (female autistic person).
Sein autistischer Sohn hat eine besondere Begabung für Musik.
His autistic son has a special talent for music.
The term is often used in connection with the 'Autismus-Spektrum' (autism spectrum), since the condition has many different forms. Another common phrase is 'die Diagnose Autismus bekommen' (to receive an autism diagnosis).
Manche Menschen erfahren erst im Erwachsenenalter, dass sie im Autismus-Spektrum sind.
Some people only find out in adulthood that they are on the autism spectrum.
The ending '-ismus' often marks abstract concepts, systems, or medical conditions in German. When you see this ending, you know that it is a neuter or masculine noun that describes an idea.
Der Journalismus steht heute vor großen Herausforderungen.
Journalism is facing major challenges today.
