high-functioning autism

noun

Any form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.

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HFA
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Meanings

nounhigh-functioning autism (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountablehuman sciencesAny form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.

    Synonyms: HFA

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny form of autism associated with greater communication skills and an IQ at or above 70.

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HFA
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high-functioning autism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/high-functioning%20autism

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“high-functioning autism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/high-functioning%20autism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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