English

Differences in activity between autistic (yellow) and non-autistic brains.

Adjective

autistic ‎(comparative more autistic, superlative most autistic)

1. Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

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Noun

autistic ‎(plural autistics)

1. A person who has autism.
   • 2006, Alan Griswold, Autistic Symphony

     If our definition of empathy were to require we take the human cognitive norm (overwhelmingly influenced by neurotypical cognition) as the absolute standard by which to measure empathy, then indeed we would have to conclude autistics do not instinctively possess a good sense of empathy.

Synonyms

• autist

Hyponyms

• idiot savant (potentially offensive)

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Related terms

• autistic spectrum
• autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)