Aspie vs HFA

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Okay I am self diagnosed, been in denial for years and I don't know if I am or what the difference is between the two. Aspi or HFA?

Discuss?

One of the main differences between HFA and Aspergers is IQ levels. Aspies usually have a average to above average IQ, while Auties usually have a average to below average IQ. Also another big difference is language delay, most Aspies usually have no language delay at all. I think those are the two big differences. Things change all the time though, so sometimes you can be diagnosed with Aspergers and have a language delay, but its still very unusual.

http://www.assessmentpsychology.com/iqc ... ations.htm

I found this chart - thx 1600 - I love your sig btw. :)

haha thanks, the one that says being is normal is vastly overrated? i stole that quote from the movie halloweentown on disney channel lol. Thought it fit me perfectly!

The psychologist first described me as having HFA, but then settled on Asperger's. Mind you, I wasn't exactly at my intellectual peak as I was wading through the midst of a hefty combination of social phobia and depression.

...this is a totally inane reply, isn't it?

Chinapig - haha :) *smiles andd chuckles * I guess I fall under Asperger then. Some Aspie traits I don't even share or relate to, but the vast majority are mine. You had a good post.

Chinapig - haha :) *smiles andd chuckles * I guess I fall under Asperger then. Some Aspie traits I don't even share or relate to, but the vast majority are mine. You had a good post.