JakeASD wrote:
When I believe it to be necessary, I divulge to others that I have been diagnosed with High-functioning autism. According to some, this is simply the new terminology for Asperger's syndrome, which is apparently now a defunct diagnosis. Conversely, however, others state that there is a slight distinction between the two. I read that those who are 'Aspies' do not have speech development delays, whereas those with HFA do.
If there is a difference between the two, I believe that aspies tend to be of higher intelligence. But this is founded simply on my own inability to excel at anything in school, thus it's a groundless thought.
High Functioning Autism is not and never was an official diagnosis. Aspergers is no longer an official diagnosis in the DSM manual but remains one in the ICD manual. If I use qualifiers it is mild or severe more than functioning labels.
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity
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“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman