au·tism 
/ˈɑ:ˌtɪzəm/ noun
/ˈɑ:ˌtɪzəm/ noun [noncount] medical : a condition or disorder that begins in childhood and that causes problems in forming relationships and in communicating with other people
— au·tis·tic /ɑˈtɪstɪk/ adjective
▪ an autistic child
/ɑˈtɪstɪk/ adjective ▪ an autistic child
— autistic noun, plural autistics [count]
▪ Their child is an autistic.
▪ Their child is an autistic.
