My “Autism Is Showing” Moments
byBy Kaelynn Partlow I am 24 years old and I am diagnosed with “high-functioning autism.” There is a broad misconception in the autism community…
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Researchers recommend discontinuation of terms “high-functioning” and “low-functioning” autism
byThe Art of Autism interviews Gail Alvares, PhD, about her team’s research which was recently published in the journal Autism. The researchers reviewed data…
The fallacy of high and low-functioning autism
by“Calling someone ‘high-functioning’ discounts and dismisses their needs and struggles…and contributes to arrogance and ignorance. Calling someone ‘low-functioning’ discounts and dismisses their strengths and…