low-functioning autism

noun

A form of autism associated with significant communication deficits and low cognitive ability (an IQ below 70).

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Meanings

nounlow-functioning autism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA form of autism associated with significant communication deficits and low cognitive ability (an IQ below 70).

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Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of autism associated with significant communication deficits and low cognitive ability (an IQ below 70).

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LFA
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APA

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

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

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “low-functioning autism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/low-functioning%20autism.

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