On the spectrum

A phrase used to describe a person with social tics and/or awkwardness usually associated with autism or asperger's syndrome.

"That kid seems a little off to me."
"Yeah, totally - I think he's on the spectrum."

"Sheldon Cooper is such a funny character..he's definitely on the spectrum, though. "

by ggthghjr October 19, 2013

on the spectrum

A polite/PC way of calling someone retarded. Often used among friends to degrade one another.

"How many nuggs come in a 6 piece meal?"
"Dude are you on the spectrum?"

by Wolfgang40014 July 6, 2018

On the Spectrum

Of or pertaining to being under the influence of narcotics.

'How you feeling buddy?'
'Man I'm so on the spectrum right now'

by E Valz July 3, 2014

On the spectrum

A way for autistic people to identify as autistic. Comes from "autistic spectrum".

"I'm on the spectrum," whined Jake. "So I just want to do data entry because I speak without thinking."

by Downvoting Victim December 23, 2021

On the spectrum

On the Autism spectrum. They say “if you’ve met 1 person with Autism, you’ve met 1 person with Autism.” The core triad for diagnosing is: (a) social impairment, (b) communication difficulties, and (c) repetitive and rigid behaviors and interests.
The “high functioning” end of the spectrum was formerly called “Aspberger's.” Now it’s distinguished as “level 1 Autism; level 1 meaning they require minimal (if any) support. They’re basically society’s smart “nerds.” Famous examples include Einstein, Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, Sir Issac Newton, Temple Grandin, Mark Zuckerberg, Anthony Hopkins, Peter Thiel, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, etc. They often gravitate towards STEM careers like engineering or medicine but can also be gifted in fields like art or music.

Autistic people can lose their deficits with therapy or self-help. Many women only learn that they’re on the spectrum after having children receive a diagnosis. Women often consciously or unconsciously “mask” their autistic trails. Social camouflaging refers to imitating the social behaviors of neurotypical individuals.

Being on the spectrum is a result of having extra neurons (brain cells) and extra connectivity between them. Google “Temple Grandin brain scans” and hit “images” to see.

Low-functioning autism is quite different. These are individuals w/ Level 3 Autism, the most severe level, meaning they require substantial support. Generally they are non-verbal (speak fewer than 10 words or not at all).

“It was so undignified when those people sat around recording a young boy having a meltdown on that airplane…he’s on the spectrum.”

by NikkiMD March 11, 2024

Edging on the spectrum

Special type of autism that gets worse the longer the day goes on, by the time of 3:00 - 4:00 MTV starts edging on the spectrum.

Person 1: Minh youre edging on the spectrum
Person 2: No im not its not funny anymore next person who says it is getting bashed

by SausageSprayer69 November 21, 2023

On the color spectrum

A phrase used to describe a boy who is a faggot to such an extent that he becomes incapable of growing into an adult, and will forever act like a toddler.

Signs of these people are evident when things like "People keep telling me to man up. Sometimes I don't wanna be a guy!" or "I'm such an emotionally sensitive person. I don't wanna be a man!" are spoken.

I always thought Billy was a faggot, but I think he's actually on the color spectrum.

by IMGONNACOOOOOOM January 17, 2021