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low-functioning autism
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Noun
low-functioning autism (uncountable)
- (psychiatry) A form of autism associated with significant communication deficits and low cognitive ability (an IQ below 70).
Usage notes
- The amount of overlap between LFA and autism is disputed.
Synonyms
- LFA (abbreviation)
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