Title
The Measure of a Life
Subtitle
Terms such as ‘low-functioning,’ often used to describe people with autism, are misleading and stigmatizing
Author
Nicholette Zeliadt
Summary
This online article discusses the shortcomings of the widely-used terms "high functioning" autism and "low functioning" autism.
Spectrum News offers information about new developments in autism research, as well as discussion of trends and controversies in research. Spectrum News began as part of SFARI.org, and receives funding from the SFARI foundation.
Language
English
Subjects
Advocacy
General
Publisher
Spectrum News
DateModified
3/13/2023 2:23 PM EDT