What Is High Functioning Autism?
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5. Controversy Over The High Functioning Label
Some researchers and autism advocates disagree with the term high functioning and feel it should not be used. They argue that terms like high functioning and low functioning create a false impression of autistic people, denying their needs or erasing their potential.
Many autistic people with language skills and a high IQ still struggle with aspects of daily living. A high functioning autistic person may need help with activities like riding the bus or brushing their teeth.2‘Large Study Supports Discarding the Term ‘High-Functioning Autism’.’ Spectrum, 2 July 2019, www.spectrumnews.org/news/large-study-supports-discarding-term-high-functioning-autism/.
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