Meaning of antiautistic | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Exhibiting, characteristic of, or relating to antipathy toward and/or discrimination against autistic people.
2. Tending to reduce lethargy or withdrawn emotional states.
3. Countering autism or autistic behaviour.
   dated
4. Aware of, interested in, or engaging with other people or the world.
   dated, figuratively

Examples

“If I'd been diagnosed ten years ago, I'd definitely have⟳ been frightened to tell⟳ anyone, because I've internalized as much antiautistic stigma as the next person.”

“I'm also genuinely dismayed that the connection between anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and anti-autistic prejudice is still an issue⟳ and that people are still suffering needlessly as a result⟳ of it.”

“This book mentions childhood neglect⟳ and anti-autistic ableism.”

“[…] whereas for withdrawn, chronic schizophrenics who cut⟳ themselves off from the outside world he will tend⟳ to select⟳ a preparation having an anti-autistic effect.”

“At higher doses, it is antiautistic, disinhibiting and resocializing, all effects useful in treating chronic psychoses.”

“Those preparations prescribed in particularly small doses act not only anti-psychotic but also antiautistic.”

“In one case, for instance, we felt that we could detect⟳ three antiautistic features in the mother.”

“Talking is anti-autistic and anti-self-digestive, and is an exercise that establishes mutuality, intimacy—feelings of mutual support⟳—bonding, regardless of what is said.”

“The anti-hermetic and anti-autistic aspects of the DJ culture removes the self-tormenting aspects of their journeys within.”

“But in this sensitised state, a sort⟳ of antiautistic state, the world, especially the interpersonal world, could feel⟳ dangerously sharp, explosive, toxic, choking.”

CEFR level