Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. I'm just curious as to what is high functioning autism? I have been doing some research online as my daughter has been diagnosed as autistic (no mention of high functioning or aspegers as she is delayed everywhere) and we are now going down the path of getting a EHC as the mainstream school she is currently in isn't able to cope with her needs, even with a 1/1 teaching assistant at all times. As I have been doing some looking around online I keep noticing HFA and Aspergers and wondered if they are considered the same and what's the difference between that and ASD. Just wondered if someone could clarify this for me for future reference. I am fairly new to all this (dd was only diagnosed last December) so sorry if it seems silly. Just trying to understand all the different terminology
thank you
Hope said:Recently, as reflected in the new edition of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorder), it has been understood that HFA and Asperger's are really the same condition.
Recently, as reflected in the new edition of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorder), it has been understood that HFA and Asperger's are really the same condition.
Whilst the above is true, the DSM is American and, whilst the manual is influential, most diagnoses in the UK are based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), published by the World Health Organisation. Apparently, the current ICD (ICD-10) is virtually the same as DSM-4. The next version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) is due to be published in 2015 and the World Health Organisation will consider the changes made to DSM-5 and have said that the aim is to align the ICD with the DSM as closely as possible, but their descriptions are often slightly different. Please visit Q&A: DSM-5 for details.
I have posted a reply to the original comment but because it contained two links to NAS web pages it is being held for moderation.
Not true. I am HF but have classic autism.
High functioning simply means you've got an average or high IQ.
It also says nothing about being social or not because I am awful at socialising.