Autism

High Functioning Autism

Get information on symptoms, treatments, and coping tools for living well with and managing high functioning autism, often referred to as Asperger Syndrome.

Differences Between High and Low Functioning Autism

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Why High Functioning Autism Is Hard to Define

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Can You Be a Little Bit Autistic?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Why "High Functioning" Autism Is So Challenging

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Diagnosing Autism or Asperger Syndrome in Adults

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Why High Functioning Autism Is Hard to Diagnose

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Treatments for Adults With High Functioning Autism

By Lisa Jo Rudy
How to Explain Asperger Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Asperger's Syndrome: Symptoms, Cause, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Parenting an Adult Child With Asperger Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Asperger Syndrome Is No Longer an Official Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD