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ADHD, ASD: Is The Terminology ‘Disorder’ Appropriate?
The Meaning Behind the Word When you hear the diagnosis terms Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, how do they make you feel? For me personally, the word “disorder” stings. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “disorder” means a state of confusion. In medical terms, it refers to an abnormal condition or… Read more