low-functioning autism

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Noun[edit]

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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[edit]

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

Synonyms[edit]

  • LFA (abbreviation)

Coordinate terms[edit]

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