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autistic
[ aw-tis-tik ]
adjective
- relating to or having autism spectrum disorder:
The researchers are compiling advice on supporting wellness in autistic adults.
She and her son are both autistic.
We are a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community.
noun
- Also au·tist []. a person with autism spectrum disorder:
It's just an opinion, but it's based on my own experience and conversations with fellow autistics.
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Other Words From
- au·tis·ti·cal·ly adverb
- un·au·tis·tic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of autistic1
First recorded in 1942; aut(ism) ( def ) + -istic ( def )
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