I never really liked the word. Ok maybe I don’t hate it but something doesn’t sit right.

High functioning makes out like the person can cope and understand practically the same as others. Like it’s not that bad.

I don’t miss out the word High Functioning and just say autism because I want my son to appear worse than he is. I miss it out because I think he won’t get the support and understood once people hear that flippant word.

I know your arm was bitten off by a shark but it’s only half your arm. At least you can hang your handbag off the shoulder and still shrug without it coming across sarcastic.

Walks off leaving her with 2 suitcases, one full up and other mostly empty because you know, to help her out. No monster.

Not ‘bad’ enough for certain support because their entitlement check list doesn’t quite reach that number of points to be awarded this certain support. Also you’re not ‘bad’ for people to even try and understand what’s going on and how to help you.

The word is actually correct term in the scheme of things. High functioning. However, if it’s on a diagnosis evidence form as High Functioning Autism then you better get your argument brain on and fight for your child’s cause. They will give in if you do this, well most will. It’s a just about do-able fight. That we shouldn’t have to go through, to get support.

One word that is worse to have before high functioning is Atypical Autism. If your diagnoses form says that then…

Sorry.







