SINGAPORE: A man subjected his two sons, one of whom has high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, to repeated mistreatment ...

"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 ...

A high functioning alcoholic is an informal term that refers to someone who appears to maintain a successful professional and personal life while drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Drinking is ...

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 ...

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 ...

On paper, Dr Judith Joseph’s life had never been going so well. Yet one night, sitting alone in her glossy office in Manhattan, Dr Joseph, now 44, had her head in her hands and the admission came ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As we continue to recognize World Mental Health Day on ...

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 ...