Gracias Marcia's definitions
A term used ironically as self-deprecating humor by individuals on the autism spectrum as a way of reclaiming their identity from being pathologized. The use of the term makes autism sound like an antiquated, old-timey disease, reflecting society's biases against neurodivergent folks back at them.
"You'll have to forgive me for acting so awkward around your friends.... my 'tism was acting up, sorry!"
by Gracias Marcia September 5, 2021
Get the 'tismmug.