autistic
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/awˈtiʃtɐ/medium
au·tis·ta
Definition
A person who has autism, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in communication and social interaction and by restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Early diagnosis is crucial for supporting an autistic child.
Many autistic adults develop strategies to cope with the neurotypical world.
Common collocations
autistic childautistic adultautistic spectrumautistic traits
Etymology
Do grego 'autós' (próprio, si mesmo) através do alemão 'Autist'.