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What does it mean to have high-functioning autism?
My son was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, but his doctor described him as "high-functioning". I'm not really sure what this means. Can you explain it to me?
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High functioning autistic children are able to do fairly well. Usually they have a normal IQ and their decreased social interaction is not to the point of interfering with their education. Their communication skills are good enough to blend in with normal education.