A more generic and neutral way to make this distinction is low needs vs high needs (low need being roughly same as high functioning).
Many people get upset when claims are made about intelligence. This alternate naming sidestep the problem.
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A more generic and neutral way to make this distinction is low needs vs high needs (low need being roughly same as high functioning).
Many people get upset when claims are made about intelligence. This alternate naming sidestep the problem.
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If the person was diagnosed using the DSM-V and was assigned a diagnostic level, they can use that too.