noun
- plural of autist; people who have autism or are autistic
Usage: Modern usage; preferred by many in the autism community over 'autistic people' in certain contexts; Can be used as a neutral, identity-affirming term
Examples
- Many autists advocate for autism acceptance rather than a cure.
- The support group brings together autists of all ages.
- Autists often have unique strengths in pattern recognition and attention to detail.
- Some autists prefer to communicate through written text rather than speech.
- The conference featured panels led by autists sharing their lived experiences.