RT themightysite: Research supports ditching autism labels
Research published in the journal Autism on Wednesday added more evidence to what actually autistic people have said all along: The label “high-functioning” harms people on the autism spectrum.
So-called ‘high functioning’ autistic individuals face a different set of challenges. They may thrive academically and intellectually, but still struggle socially and emotionally. Since they come across as cognitively proficient, they are expected to function in society the same way as a neurotypical, especially once they reach adulthood. This is where things become more difficult, because we are often aware of what people expect of us, but it is difficult for us to meet those expectations.
“The implication of this study is that children given this ‘high functioning autism’ label are not just presumed to have better functioning than they really do, but they actually have far greater challenges with everyday skills than the label would suggest,” Alvares told Medical Xpress.
Alvares also pointed out a “high-functioning” label impacts whether or not people on the spectrum get services or support. “By continuing to use this term, we may be inadvertently perpetuating a cycle that denies people access to services and support that they need based solely on their IQ,” she said, adding:
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