autistic trait
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- noun
- /ɔːˈtɪstɪk treɪt/
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- She often struggles with social cues, demonstrating several autistic traits that affect her communication.
- the presence of autistic traits
- higher autistic traits
Examples
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The doctor explained that autistic traits can vary widely among individuals, influencing their behavior and responses.
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Many individuals on the autism spectrum exhibit autistic traits, such as difficulty in social interactions.
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Though, it is not uncommon for PWS patients to have some autistic traits.
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My autistic traits are more accepted now that they have a label on them (before they were inexcusable; now they are not my fault).
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Our results suggest that autistic traits are associated with weaker tendencies to draw pragmatic implicatures.
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While I am somewhat saddened by the idea of having autistic traits, this recent revelation does allow me a new perspective with which to look at my life in hindsight and understand the confusion better.
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Baron-Cohen et al. (2001) also found that male students and scientists score higher on autistic traits compared to females and to students of humanities and social sciences.
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In the Conditional Enrollment and Exemptions section, she wrote, "Jake is recovering from autism and is now a child with ADHD with residual autistic traits."
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Thus, Experiment 2 included the "Autism-spectrum Quotient," which is a standardized tool to measure the extent of autistic traits in the typical adult population with an average IQ (Baron-Cohen et al. 2001).
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Synonyms
Actions and reactions common in people with autism
How Noticeable
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'autistic trait' is directly compositional: 'autistic' (relating to autism) modifies 'trait' (a distinguishing characteristic), so the phrase denotes a characteristic associated with autism. This adjective+noun pattern is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common construction, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
The term autistic trait comes from the word 'autism', which comes from an old word meaning 'self' and describes a way of thinking that turns inward. So an autistic trait, where autistic links to 'autism' and trait means a usual behavior, is a behavior often seen in autism, like a strong focus on details, a need for routine, or sensitivity to sounds.