autistic
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɔˈtɪstɪk// UK //ɔːtˈɪstɪk// autis·tic
adj. having autism, a condition that affects how a person communicates, behaves, and interacts with others.
adj. relating to or characterized by autism spectrum disorder; describing a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interaction and communication.
She is autistic and prefers quiet environments.
The school hired an autistic teacher to support students with similar needs.
Recognizing that autistic individuals often process sensory information differently, the architect designed the office with adjustable lighting and sound-dampening materials.
From autism + -istic or -tic. First attested in 1913. The modern clinical sense is first used in 1943 by Leo Kanner.