What is the difference between high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome?
Both disorders lie on the autism spectrum; there is very little difference between high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. People with these disorders are at the more able end of the spectrum; that is, they have average to above average intelligence and have fewer language difficulties. They may speak fluently although their speech may sound overly-formal or have odd intonation.
Both disorders lie on the autism spectrum; there is very little difference between high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. People with these disorders are at the more able end of the spectrum; that is, they have average to above average intelligence and have fewer language difficulties. They may speak fluently although their speech may sound overly-formal or have odd intonation. What is an autistic savant? Characterised in movies such as ‘Rainman’, autistic savant is the term used to describe a person with ASD who has a special skill. Around 10% of people with ASD have special or remarkable skills, even though they may have an intellectual disability. There is a range of savant abilities. Splinter skills are most common. Typically an individual is very good at committing facts to memory or has an exceptional knowledge of their special or obsessive interest. Talented skills refers to a highly specialised ability such as outstanding artistic ability or calculating complex maths
