Autism may present differently in people assigned as female at birth. A key feature is masking or camouflaging symptoms. This may result in a later diagnosis. Research suggests females are more likely ...
The functioning labels for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aren’t part of a formal diagnosis and are considered outdated. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It’s caused ...
"High-functioning autism" describes autistic people who can complete some daily tasks and blend into society. People with high-functioning autism can have trouble starting conversations and ...
On TikTok you'll find millions of users diagnosing themselves using the term "high-functioning" — high-functioning anxiety, high-functioning depression, high-functioning autism. The term ...
Nicola Sherlock, a Dental Nurse Team Leader for Special Care within the Community Dental Service, is keen to dispel the myths about functioning labels for neurodiverse patients. The alternative text ...
"The difference between high-functioning autism and low-functioning autism is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored while low-functioning means your assets are ignored." —Laura ...
This study aimed to investigate the relationships between hoarding behaviors, autism characteristics, and demographic factors in adults diagnosed with high-functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).