High-functioning autism (HFA) is an informal term applied to autistic people who are deemed to have "higher functioning" than other autistic people, by one or more metrics.^[1] There is no consensus as to the definition.^[1] HFA is not a recognized 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]

Contents 1 See also 2 References 2.1 Sources 2.1.1 PubMed

See also

• Autism Spectrum Quotient, a self-administered test for high functioning autism
• Nonverbal learning disorder
• People speculated to have been autistic

References

Sources

PubMed

• Baron-Cohen, S. (Jul 2006). "The hyper-systemizing, assortative mating theory of autism". Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry 30 (5): 865–872. doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2006.01.010. ISSN 0278-5846. PMID 16519981.  edit
• Frith, U. (May 2004). "Emanuel Miller lecture: Confusions and controversies about Asperger syndrome". Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 45 (4): 672–686. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.2004.00262.x. ISSN 0021-9630. PMID 15056300.  edit

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