low-functioning autism

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Noun

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low-functioning autism (uncountable)

  1. (psychiatry) A form of autism associated with significant communication deficits and low cognitive ability (an IQ below 70).

Usage notes

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  • The amount of overlap between LFA and autism is disputed.

Synonyms

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  • LFA (abbreviation)

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