au·tis·tic
ȯ-ˈti-stik 
: of, relating to, or marked by autism or autism spectrum disorder
autistic behavior
autistic children
: an individual affected with autism or autism spectrum disorder
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Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
The citrus-forward brew also has a personal connection: Meg Gill, Golden Road Brewery founder, created it in collaboration with members of the autistic community.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
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Adjective
Ben — who is now an adult — is autistic and has a language processing disorder.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
The citrus-forward brew also has a personal connection: Meg Gill, Golden Road Brewery founder, created it in collaboration with members of the autistic community.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
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“Autistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autistic. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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autistic
1 of 2 adjective
au·tis·tic
ȯ-ˈtis-tik
: of, relating to, or marked by autism or autism spectrum disorder
the autistic community
autistic children
autistic
2 of 2 noun
: a person with autism or autism spectrum disorder
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