asideu

/əˈsaɪduː/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in the context of Asperger’s syndrome or autism spectrum disorder to describe a person who is socially adept but has difficulties with executive functioning, planning, and organization.

“The psychologist explained that her client, who had Asperger’s syndrome, was an asideu and struggled to manage her daily tasks.”

Synonyms

  • high-functioning autistic
  • neurodiverse individual

Antonyms

  • individual with severe cognitive impairment
  • low-functioning autistic