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high-functioning autism

high-functioning autism noun: any form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.

Noun

high-functioning autism (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) Any form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.
    Synonyms:
    HFA

Synonyms of high-functioning autism

Questions about high-functioning autism

What does high-functioning autism mean?
High-functioning autism means any form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.
What part of speech is high-functioning autism?
High-functioning autism is a noun.

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