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Joe Maldonado
Copyright (c) 2011 Joe Maldonado There is no specific definition available for high functioning Autism, but in general the term gets applied to those who have Autism and are able to function significantly more than others who are Autistic. Some people who have Autism will be better at performing certain tasks than others. In some cases, it is also called Asperger Syndrome. There are people who are able to do normal tasks such as read, write, sing or perform daily tasks. However, these same people may be unable to do certain tasks like maintaining eye contact or having the ability to pick up certain objects. This will be considered the most common symptom of high functioning Autism. How does this affect a person socially? In common circumstances, those who have HFA may make some mistakes in their social life that a person without this problem would not, such as forgetting to knock on the door before entering a person's home or using the wrong tone in a conversation. There are many instances where a person with HFA will make certain social mistakes that will greatly affect their social life. They will also tend to be shy by nature, which is why they will often feel disconnected. However, just like other people who have Autism, those with HFA do not have a learning disability. Research shows that 90% of people with HFA will have an IQ that is higher than 75. Another issue that people with HFA face is that they work best when they have a specific routine, and they do not like to go out of their specified order or routine for anything. They prefer to keep everything in a systematic order, and they do not like the order to be changed for any reason. Many times, they will also be uncomfortable with going to a new place or wearing new clothes. There are various symptoms that can help you to determine whether or not someone you know has HFA. They may experience social isolation. They may not have an easy time meeting new people or adapting well to new social situations. They will sometimes have trouble feeling as though they are a part of a group. It is difficult for the parents to tell whether their child is making eye contact with them or if they are smiling at someone else. Children who have this syndrome will have an easier time taking with adults than they do with their own age group. It also helps to check their gestures, posture and facial expressions, which are the most direct way to determine a person's attitude, behavior and relationships. The person may sometimes become extremely aggressive or afraid for no apparent reason. Sometimes people with this syndrome are attracted to a specific color, smell or object. However, in some cases they may not notice smells or colors at all. In some cases, they may have an extreme desire to complete a task that they have already begun. Keep all of this in mind when you are trying to determine whether or not someone you know has high functioning Autism.
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