autistic
adjective/ɔˈtɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #8,274 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or affected by autism, a developmental condition affecting social interaction and communication.
Example sentence
The school hired specialists to support autistic students in the classroom.
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