High-Functioning Autism

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Disorder or gift?

University of Cambridge

Don't think of your high-functioning autism label as a disadvantage. This scientific article describes why a diagnosis does not equal a disability.

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Vernon Smith won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics, and he has Asperger’s syndrome. Listen to him discuss how to be autistic and high-functioning here.

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There’s still a lot of confusion surrounding the relationship between Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism. Access this resource’s cause and diagnosis sections for some clarification.

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Genetic model simplified

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

It can be difficult to explain the genetics of autism. A high-functional autistic professor successfully simplifies the issue here.

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What's your Asperger's quotient?

Autism Research Centre

Intended to help assess if Asperger’s patients are low or high-functioning, this resource includes both a childhood Asperger’s syndrome test and an adult Asperger’s test.

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Speaking to your autistic child about his condition can be difficult. These great provided tips will help you tell your child that he's still high-functioning and capable.

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Famous geologist and noted autistic Temple Grandin argues that labels like "high-functioning autism" or "Asperger's Syndrome" can be demoralizing to children.

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High-functioning autistics have special skill sets that draw them to mathematics and analysis. Learn what jobs they’re drawn to and excel at here.

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Is high-functioning autism the same as Asperger's Syndrome? Learn about key symptoms here to better distinguish high-functioning autism from Asperger's.

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Help is out there

Yale Developmental Disabilities Clilnic

Wondering about high-functioning autism treatment options? This resource includes a great overview of the different behavioral, occupational and pharmacological treatments available today.

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This teacher-aimed resource details the do’s and don’ts involved in teaching a student with high-functioning autism.

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