High-functioning autism

High-functioning autism (HFA) is an informal term applied to autistic people who are deemed to be "higher functioning" than other autistic people, by one or more metrics.^[1] There is no consensus as to the definition,^[1] and HFA is not a recognised diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR or the ICD-10.

The amount of overlap between HFA and Asperger syndrome is disputed.^[1] Some researchers argue that the two are distinct diagnostic entities, others argue that they are indistinguishable.^[1]

See also

• Autism Spectrum Quotient, a self-administered test for high-functioning autism
• Historical figures sometimes considered autistic
• Nonverbal learning disorder

References

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