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.
Autistic and successful
You Tube
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.
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.
Talk to your child
AHA NY
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.
What’s in a label?
Autism Today
Famous geologist and noted autistic Temple Grandin argues that labels like "high-functioning autism" or "Asperger's Syndrome" can be demoralizing to children.
Best jobs for autistics
CBS News
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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Asperger's Syndrome explained
Autism Speaks
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.
Best teaching methods
OASIS
This teacher-aimed resource details the do’s and don’ts involved in teaching a student with high-functioning autism.

