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Discover LudwigThe phrase "autistic spectrum" is not commonly used in written English; the correct term is "autism spectrum." You can use it when discussing the range of conditions classified as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Example: "Individuals on the autism spectrum may exhibit a variety of behaviors and challenges."
Alternatives: "autism spectrum disorder" or "spectrum of autism".
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And Sonia does display some characteristics that would feature on the autistic spectrum.
The autistic spectrum is wide; no two autists are the same.
Some have autistic spectrum disorders.
Evan was on the autistic spectrum.
(2013) In: Encyclopedia of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Zac was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
All humans are located somewhere on the autistic spectrum.
Some children with ADHD are also on the autistic spectrum, so may be statemented under the autistic spectrum category.
He is pretty certain he is on the autistic spectrum, or has Asperger's.
But Johnny, who is now a teenager, was diagnosed as "mildly severe" on the autistic spectrum.
Greenhill's own mother died of leukaemia and her brother Michael is on the autistic spectrum.
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