"High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have milder symptoms and fewer challenges than those with more severe ...

As highlighted in my last post, research is beginning to document children on the autism spectrum who report a range of intriguing perceptions. In 2018, a pair of Sri Lankan researchers profiled three ...

This is what the autism spectrum looks like. It is not a gradation from high to low functioning. Source: Jessica Penot, LPC If you are an autistic person who can hold a job and pay bills, you will ...

As Grimes coos, “girl, you know you’ve got to watch your health” a woman looks you dead in the eye and explains you might be displaying the “four hidden signs” of high-functioning anxiety. The issue ...

High-functioning OCD may manifest as perfectionism or excess worry over mistakes. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a complex condition. It’s a multifaceted disorder that may arise due to life events ...

Depression impacts more than 18% of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it a common illness people struggle with. But, like all health conditions, ...

Actually, it’s a buzzword used to describe real clinical diagnoses, such as persistent depressive disorder, also known as dysthymia. Here’s what these terms really mean. You may have heard other ...

TAMPA BAY Fla, (BLOOM) – For many adults, high-functioning ADHD can be a mixed blessing. It allows individuals to excel in ...