Kid Autism

Nickname/description of a young professional that has no idea how awkward they are in the workplace or other social settings. Frequently exhibited in technical fields such as engineering. Behaviors include: carrying on uncomfortable conversations, long-winded emails that talk in circles, stalking co-workers without making contact, staring at people, and peaking around corners.

Every office likely has one 'Kid Autism', though not often to a degree that it noticeably affects their ability to interact with co-workers.

The condition does not required actually being diagnosed as clinically autistic; any combination of unusual behavior or lack of understanding social protocols will serve as an adequate basis for attribution of the nickname. Intended to be only mildly insulting, but more generally a term of endearment.

Ollie: The other day 'Kid Autism' sneaked up on me and stood in the door of my cubical for 5 minutes staring at me until I happened to turn around. He said he didn't want to "bother me".

Jerrod: He is one creepy little f***er.

by Mr. Nakajima April 30, 2013

autistic kid high

The state of being when one smokes so much marijuana, they begin to develop characteristics similar to that of an autistic child. Symptoms include a desire not to be touched, brooding silence, lack of eye contact, and often wandering off without telling anyone.

Liz is currently autistic kid high. She freaked out when I tried to hug her good-bye, then left the room mid-conversation without a word to anyone.

by ribcagee June 11, 2011