Should we be using these terms when it comes to autism??

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What is high and low functioning when it comes to Autism and should we be using those terms?
Watch this video to find out my opinion on the situation!
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30 сен 2024

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@luvghd 4 месяца назад

Great video but I do think we need these categories as there is a massive difference between someone who has the ability to mask vs someone who is nonverbal and can never function independently.

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

I understand that completely! But at the end of the day they’re both still autistic and I think having categories sort of makes it feel like people classed as HF’s needs are less important or that their autism is any less. Which in my opinion they just struggle differently and in different ways, if that makes sense.

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

I think it’s much better to say this person is autistic and needs support with these things and this person needs support with other things or even doesn’t need support, but either way it doesn’t mean they’re any less autistic than the other 🙃

@stephenie44 18 дней назад

I agree. No other mental health condition (that I can think of) is ranked like autism is. Some people with schizophrenia struggle to participate in a conversation, others hold down full time jobs and raise children, they’re not given different levels or functioning labels, it’s all still schizophrenia. I get that our experiences are different depending on how much we are affected by our conditions, but that goes for anything.

@Kinship1 4 месяца назад

Without even watching the video i can say undoubtedly YES! Its not offebsive to say someone self sufficient, in a relationship, can drive etc is higher functioning than someone who cant speak or dress themselves and spends the day with carers trying to stop them attacking everyone.

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

I completely understand what you’re saying! But what I’m saying is why do we have to label people as high functioning or low functioning, can’t we just say that person doesn’t talk, and that person needs help doing their shopping etc. and that person is doing well being so independent despite being autistic. Rather than labelling people into two categories…

@Kinship1 4 месяца назад

@@HollywoodHRAI understand what you're saying but I find the categories helpful. They are almost two different "illnesses" in my mind, for want of a better word. My high functioning partner has not a single thing in common with a low functioning autistic. Its just the way it is.

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

Fair enough, and I understand why some people might find it helpful (like I did mention in the video, however like I state in my videos, I am not the voice of every autistic person, just me and my own opinion, and we are allowed to disagree. I am happy that you’ve expressed your opinion and that people are doing that with my videos as it only helps to increase understanding and education towards autistic people!

@wilorwill 4 месяца назад

A short and a video today? Awesome! Fantastic job with both!

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

Thank you 🥰

@francescollins5565 4 месяца назад

This is so good! Thank you so much!

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

You’re welcome 🥰

@augustusgreen7881 4 месяца назад

❤❤❤

@Horrificaorphan 4 месяца назад

I saw someone like this video when I was watching just a minute ago lol

@fishinabox 4 месяца назад

Wow! thank you so much. I feel so flattered as I made the suggestion about high and low functioning. I agree with all that you are saying about the issue. Also so friendly well put in a way one can understand it. I agree it is not linear and we all may need different supports and quantity of. I would not call myself high functioning. Also however I would not see myself as disabled as some people. Looking forward to your future talks.

@HollywoodHRA 4 месяца назад

I’m so glad you found it helpful! I hadn’t got round to doing a video for today and felt strongly to talk about something people wanted to hear and would find helpful so I decided to talk about it - as I hadn’t thought of anything yet! 🥰