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piggy1401

does anyone else find those words a bit belittling? just because I'm 'high functioning' doesn't mean I don't need support, I still struggle. they just use the phrase because people with 'high functioning' autism can be 'ignored'. I don't care what level of autism I have, I have been diagnosed with autism so I need support. 

or just me that thinks that?

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  • In the diagnostic criteria there is no direct mention of intelligence. Therefore intelligence has no bearing on diagnosis, except in regard to support needs. However, there are people diagnosed with autism who have below average intelligence. What is not clear to me is, is the autism affecting them so severely as to result in intellectual impairment, or is it merely comorbid?

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  • In the diagnostic criteria there is no direct mention of intelligence. Therefore intelligence has no bearing on diagnosis, except in regard to support needs. However, there are people diagnosed with autism who have below average intelligence. What is not clear to me is, is the autism affecting them so severely as to result in intellectual impairment, or is it merely comorbid?

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