1. people who have autism spectrum disorder
Usage: plural form; sometimes considered less preferred than ‘people with autism’

Examples

• The support group welcomes autistics and their families.
• Many autistics prefer identity-first language when describing themselves.
• The conference featured presentations by autistics about their experiences.
• Some autistics have exceptional abilities in specific areas.
• The organization advocates for the rights of autistics in the workplace.
• Research shows that autistics often have different sensory processing patterns.