“In all likelihood, what we call ‘autism’ is an umbrella term for a number of different kinds of mental problems, but they all share some common symptoms — just as a fever might be a sign ...

"The difference between high-functioning autism and low-functioning autism is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored while low-functioning means your assets are ... No symptoms ...

High-functioning autism isn’t a medical term, but many people still use it. Discover what it means, how different autism levels are treated, and more.