High functioning autism | Conditions we treat | SLT for Kids (2024)

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How are high-functioning autism children treated? ›

Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and talk therapy are all alternatives for autism treatment. However, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is commonly regarded as the "gold standard" of autism therapy.

High-functioning autistic people can usually live independently and have successful careers. However, the use of the term remains controversial, with many autism advocates asserting it is ableist and misleading.

Children who have high-functioning autism will have some difficulties with their social communication and interaction and may not be able to use the appropriate language and behaviour in particular situations, particularly when interacting with others.

Minimize the use of 'don't' and 'stop. ' For example, 'Walk on the sidewalk' can be much more effective than 'Don't walk on the grass' for a child who might not hear the 'don't'—or for one who isn't sure where the acceptable place to walk might be. This lets the child know exactly what you WANT them to do.

High functioning autism (HFA) is a subtype of autism that describes individuals with average or above-average intelligence and language skills, but who still struggle with social communication and behavior. Like other forms of autism, HFA symptoms can change over time, but it does not necessarily get worse with age.

If you are an autistic adult, treatment may not be necessary but it is possible. There are many resources that can help improve the quality of life for autistic adults. This usually means some form of therapy with a healthcare provider, and it also may include medication.

On average, the data showed that siblings with autism share about 66 percent of their genetic material from their father. They only share about 30 percent from their mother. Siblings without autism share just about half of those percentages.

Starting in the 1990s, milder forms were recognized, including Asperger's syndrome (now called high-functioning autism).

The researchers found that autistic men without a learning disability had an average estimated life expectancy of 74.6 years, and autistic women without a learning disability, around 76.8 years.

A broader top face, a shorter middle face, wider eyes, a wider mouth, and a philtrum are some of the common facial features seen in children with ASD [16,17].

What age does high-functioning autism start? ›

Autistic children get easily overwhelmed by sensory inputs and those with high-functioning autism are no exception. Anger outbursts and aggressive behaviors are sometimes simply immediate reactions to the feeling of physical discomfort that is caused by sensory overload.

The unstructured parts of the school day, such as lunch, may present the greatest challenges. Many students with Asperger's Disorder or high-functioning Autism have difficulty using a pencil and paper for writing. Some have difficulty with organization and schedules.

Like all people on the autism spectrum, people who are high functioning have a hard time with social interaction and communication. They don't naturally read social cues and might find it difficult to make friends. They can get so stressed by a social situation that they shut down.