High-functioning autism
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High-functioning autism (HFA) is an informal term applied to autistic people who are deemed to be "higher functioning" than other autistic people, by one or more metrics.[1] There is no consensus as to the definition.[1] HFA is not yet a recognised diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR or the ICD-10.
The amount of overlap between HFA and Asperger syndrome is disputed.[1] Some researchers argue that the two are distinct diagnostic entities, others argue that they are indistinguishable.[1]
See also
- Autism Spectrum Quotient, a self-administered test for high-functioning autism
- Historical figures sometimes considered autistic
- Nonverbal learning disorder
References
- ^ a b c d Klin, A. . (May 2006). "Autism and Asperger syndrome: an overview" (Free full text). Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) 28 (Suppl 1): S3–11. doi:10.1590/S1516-44462006000500002. ISSN 1516-4446. PMID 16791390. http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-44462006000500002&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en.
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