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hi all, i am 31, called sam, i have a son age 8 who is autistic, lower end of the scale.

we had a diagnosis 2 years ago, only now have a got my head around it all. and decided to join here, as advised by my doctor.

i look forward to talking with you all and helping each other xxx

sam xx

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  • The difference between HFA and Aspergers is an interesting topic. Many really 'high functioning' people are diagnosed  with HFA, when you would think they would be aspergers!.  Some people speak late, but this surely does not mean they necessarily are less aspergers than someone who speaks on time. I know a guy with very high functioning aspergers who did not speak until he was 5. He is 'more' high-functioning, if anything, than I am. I also have Aspergers, but spoke on time. He has a job, can drive, has friends - I don't have these things. He is certainly no less high-functioning than I am. My Mum did not speak till she was 3, and she is not autistic at all!. I think it is all quite subjective. Some doctors prefer the term HFA, while others prefer the term Aspergers.

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  • The difference between HFA and Aspergers is an interesting topic. Many really 'high functioning' people are diagnosed  with HFA, when you would think they would be aspergers!.  Some people speak late, but this surely does not mean they necessarily are less aspergers than someone who speaks on time. I know a guy with very high functioning aspergers who did not speak until he was 5. He is 'more' high-functioning, if anything, than I am. I also have Aspergers, but spoke on time. He has a job, can drive, has friends - I don't have these things. He is certainly no less high-functioning than I am. My Mum did not speak till she was 3, and she is not autistic at all!. I think it is all quite subjective. Some doctors prefer the term HFA, while others prefer the term Aspergers.

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