What is high functioning autism?

Answer 1

High functioning autism often is called Asperger's Syndrome. Usually they tend to lack social skills. My son doesn't talk at all so he is considered low functioning autism.

EDIT: While often called Asperger's Syndrome, the two are similar but different pervasive development disorder. Go here, asperger-s-syndromefor a more in depth explanation of AS.

Answer 2

From around 10-35. That is high functioning Autism.

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Answer 3

High Functioning and Low Functioning are terms sometimes used to describe Autistic people, however they're largely meaningless terms that are actually harmful to autistic people.

High Functioning basically refers to Autistic people who can act like neurotypical people, whereas Low Functioning tends to refer to Autistic people who cannot live independently or pass as neurotypical, including those with severe developmental delays, learning difficulties, and/or non-verbal Autistic people. There is no strict distinction about who is 'high functioning' and who is 'low functioning' it's about dividing autistic people into groups, suggesting some are worth more than others or that some people are 'less autistic'.

Answer 4

High-functioning autism is an offensive term used to describe Autistic people who can act more like neurotypical people. High-functioning autism is not a specific form of autism but a means of judging Autistic people's worth compared to neurotypical people, often dismissing these people as not being autistic and undervaluing those who would be considered 'low-functioning' - it is ableist.

High-functioning autism cannot be used interchangeably with Asperger Syndrome - this diagnosis simply means that a person didn't have developmental problems as a child, although often it is misused to avoid the stigma of autism (a doctor will diagnose someone with Asperger Syndrome because they present differently as adults, or diagnose children with this to prevent scaring parents with an Autism diagnosis). A person with Asperger Syndrome may have functioning problems just like an Autistic person, there's no clear difference between the two, and thus why Asperger Syndrome is no longer a diagnosis.

Answer 5

Functioning labels are offensive and give no information as to the individuals abilities or disabilities. Functioning labels such as 'high-functioning' are about giving Autistic people worth based on how well they can pass for neurotypical people, they're not about describing symptoms or severity. As such there is no answer to this question, what is considered to be 'high-functioning' can vary greatly based on personal judgement of an Autistic individual.

Answer 6

It means your very mild, you can talk, you can perform certain tasks, you have high intelegence & you are awear that you've got autism.