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Lorna Wing, English psychiatrist and physician; pioneered studies of autism (born 1928)

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Lorna Wing

British autism researcher (1928–2014)

Lorna Gladys Wing was a British psychiatrist notable for her research into autism. She coined the term Asperger's syndrome and helped found the National Autistic Society.
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Autism

Neurodevelopmental disorder

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction, a preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, and…
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June 6

Day of the year

June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 208 days remain until the end of the year.
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