high-functioning autism
haɪ ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈɔːtɪzəm
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Definition of high-functioning autism - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.autism where individuals can perform daily tasksTECH.
  • High-functioning autism allows individuals to live independently.
HFA
2.
psychologyTECH.autism with strong language and cognitive skillsTECH.
  • Children with high-functioning autism often have advanced vocabularies.
Asperger's syndrome autism spectrum disorder HFA
3.
psychiatryTECH.autism with better communication skills and IQ above 70TECH.
  • Many people with high-functioning autism excel in specific areas.
autism spectrum disorder
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Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with functioning

functioning alcoholicn.
person dependent on alcohol but can still perform daily tasks
Despite being a functioning alcoholic, he never missed a day of work.
well-functioningadj.
working properly and effectively without problems
The hospital is a well-functioning facility.
high-functioningadj.
performing at a higher level than average
She is a high-functioning student in her class.

Expressions with autism

autism spectrumn.
range of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and related disorders
Many children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
autism spectrum disordern.
neurodevelopmental condition affecting social interaction and communication
Children with autism spectrum disorder may struggle with social cues.
atypical autismn.
form of autism not meeting all criteria for classic autism
The doctor diagnosed the child with atypical autism.
infantile autismn.
condition affecting social skills and communication
Infantile autism can be diagnosed in young children.
low-functioning autismn.
autism with severe social, communication, and daily living challenges
Low-functioning autism can make daily life and communication very hard.

Terms related to high-functioning autism

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Terms with high-functioning autism included in their meaning

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HFAacr.
acr: high-functioning autism
type of autism where people can do many things

Examples of high-functioning autism in a sentence

  • High-functioning autism can sometimes be mistaken for social awkwardness.
  • Diagnosing high-functioning autism can be challenging for doctors.
  • Adults with high-functioning autism may excel in certain careers.
  • She was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at a young age.
  • High-functioning autism can sometimes mask social difficulties.

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  1. French:autisme de haut niveau, autisme à haut potentiel, ...
  2. German:hochfunktionaler Autismus, ...
  3. Italian:autismo ad alto funzionamento, autismo lieve, ...
  4. Spanish:autismo de alto rendimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:autismo de alto funcionamento, autismo leve, ...
  6. Chinese:高功能自闭症, 高智商自闭症, ...
  7. Japanese:日常生活ができる自閉症, 言語と認知能力が高い自閉症, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّوَحُّد عالِي الأَدَاء, تَوَحُّد عالِي الأَدَاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָסְפֶּּרְגֶּר, אָסְפֶּּרְגֶּר, ...
  10. Russian:аутизм, позволяющий выполнять повседневные задачи, аутизм с сильными языковыми и когнитивными навыками, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високофункціональний аутизм, ...
  12. Hindi:दैनिक कार्यों में सक्षम ऑटिज्म, मजबूत भाषा और संज्ञानात्मक कौशल वाला ऑटिज्म, ...
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