autistic

[ aw-tis-tik ]

adjective
  1. 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
  1. Also au·tist [aw-tist] /ˈɔ tɪst/ . a person with autism spectrum disorder: It's just an opinion, but it's based on my own experience and conversations with fellow autistics.

Origin of autistic

1
First recorded in 1942; aut(ism) + -istic

Other words from autistic

  • au·tis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
  • un·au·tis·tic, adjective

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