asc

IPA/ˌeɪ.esˈsiː/
IPA/ˌeɪ.esˈsiː/

asc — noun

1. A short way of writing "autism spectrum condition" — a medical label for a range

1.名詞B2
釋義

A short way of writing "autism spectrum condition" — a medical label for a range of lifelong conditions that affect how a person communicates with others, learns new information, and responds to social situations. Many people prefer this term over "autism spectrum disorder" because it avoids the word "disorder."

例句

The doctor explained that Mira's ASC diagnosis means she processes sounds and lights differently.

diagnosis of ASC + processes sounds/lights differently

Lukas joined a weekly support group for adults with ASC to share daily challenges.

adults with ASC + support group

同義詞
  • ASD

    Autism spectrum disorder — the older, more clinical term that many feel has negative connotations; ASC is increasingly preferred.

  • autism

    The broader everyday term; ASC is more specific and formal, emphasising the full range of presentations.

文法句型

ASC + verb (singular)

diagnosed with ASC

person with ASC

用法筆記

Often written in uppercase letters (ASC). Many people in the autism community prefer 'condition' to 'disorder' because it sounds less negative. Avoid writing 'an ASC' — the abbreviation is treated like an uncountable noun referring to a diagnostic category.

常見錯誤

❌She was diagnosed with an ASC last year.
✅She was diagnosed with ASC last year.
💡ASC is uncountable in this context and does not take the article 'an.'
❌ASC stands for Autism Spectrum Condition, so it is a disease.
✅ASC stands for Autism Spectrum Condition, which describes how a person's brain works differently
💡not a disease.' — ASC is a neurodevelopmental condition, not a disease.