{"id":13261,"date":"2025-11-07T15:50:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsaba.com\/?p=13261"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:50:08","slug":"high-functioning-autism-versus-asperger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/high-functioning-autism-versus-asperger\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference Between High-Functioning Autism and Asperger\u2019s?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The terms high-functioning autism<\/a> and Asperger\u2019s<\/a> Syndrome are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While both are part of the autism spectrum, there are some key differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asperger\u2019s Syndrome<\/a> was once considered a separate diagnosis but is now classified under the umbrella of autism in the DSM-5. People with Asperger\u2019s often have average or above-average intelligence and normal language development but face challenges with social interaction, nonverbal communication, and rigid behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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