autistic
autistic — 形容詞
- autisticpositive
- more autisticcomparative
- most autisticsuperlative
1. describing someone who has autism, or something relating to autism — a developme
自閉症的
與自閉症相關的；有自閉症的
describing someone who has autism, or something relating to autism — a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour
Tamar's autistic son learned to read before he turned three.
Tamar 的自閉症兒子在三歲前就學會了閱讀。
attributive use: autistic + noun describing a person
The school opened a new classroom designed for autistic children.
學校開設了一間為自閉症兒童設計的新教室。
Zuri attended a conference on autistic experiences in the workplace.
Zuri 參加了一場關於自閉症者在職場經驗的研討會。
Many autistic adults say the quiet room at work helps them focus.
許多自閉症成人表示，安靜的工作空間有助於他們保持專注。
Hui runs a support group for parents of autistic teenagers in Shanghai.
Hui 在上海為自閉症青少年的家長開設了一個支持團體。
- on the spectrum
informal, everyday phrase; some autistic people find it euphemistic
- neurodivergent
broader term covering autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurological variations
- ASD
clinical abbreviation for 'autism spectrum disorder', used mainly in medical contexts
- neurotypical
describes a person whose brain functions in ways considered typical or standard
用法筆記
Many autistic people prefer identity-first language ('autistic person') over person-first language ('person with autism'), though individual preferences vary. When unsure, follow the language the person themselves uses.
常見錯誤
autistic — 名詞
1. a person who has autism
自閉症者
有自閉症的人
a person who has autism
Ignacio, an autistic, spoke about his university experience at the conference.
Ignacio 作為一名自閉症者，在研討會上分享了他的大學經歷。
an autistic — singular noun form in apposition
The charity provides job coaching for autistics entering the workforce.
該慈善機構為進入職場的自閉症者提供就業輔導。
Sari interviewed several autistics for her study on workplace communication.
Sari 為她的職場溝通研究訪談了數位自閉症者。
Many autistics find that noise-cancelling headphones reduce stress in busy places.
許多自閉症者發現，降噪耳機可以減輕在吵雜環境中的壓力。
A group of autistics started a weekly board-game night at the local library.
一群自閉症者在當地圖書館發起了每週的桌遊之夜。
- person on the spectrum
more casual, periphrastic alternative
- person with autism
person-first alternative; preferred by some, rejected by others in favour of identity-first language
用法筆記
Some people dislike being referred to as 'an autistic' (noun form), finding it reductive; others embrace the term. The adjective form used with a noun ('autistic person') is more widely accepted in formal and journalistic contexts.