High functioning autism is on the higher end of the autism spectrum disorder scale. The symptoms of autism are still present but to lesser degree.

 The characteristics of high functioning autism are often confused with asperger syndrome because of the close similarities.

 However there is one vital difference in the two diagnoses with asperger syndrome there is no delay in language development, where as in high functioning autism there is.

 There is however still no official diagnosis of high functioning autism and the condition is still being confused and often referred to as asperger syndrome.

 The high functioning autism individual will normally have an average or above average intelligence.

 The characteristics of high functioning autism include:

 Motor delays

Social deficits

Communication deficits

Obsessive interests

Sensory issues

They display a poor use of language.

 One of the main differences to autism spectrum disorder is that individuals with high functioning autism will normally want to be social and have friends; where as autistic individuals show no interest in socializing.

 Even though individuals with high functioning autism do desire social interaction they still have the same social deficits as those with autism spectrum disorder.

 They lack the ability to read facial expression or body language, lack the ability to understand humor and find reading other peoples feelings difficult. Which can make them socially isolated and often make them the subjects of bullying and taunts.

 This unwanted social isolation and sometimes bullying can lead to anxieties and depression.

 An individual with high functioning autism can become aggressive as a result of the social isolation not understanding why they are the butt of this social isolation, taunting and bullying.

 A good point to remember is a normally developing youngster will learn social skills through family, peers and their environment. An autistic individual will not, this is the same for the high functioning individual.

 Therefore social skills need to be taught and re-enforced. The best method for this is using something called social skills stories. These valuable autism resources can be like throwing an autistic individual a life line.

 The high functioning individual can use the autism social skills story to help them develop social skills making them socially accepted, therefore relieving the anxiety, stress and ultimately easing depression.

 Implementing autism social skills stories has never been easier with the internet. Autism social skills stories can be downloaded directly and used for all situations the high functioning autistic individual is struggling with.

 Immediate download of autism social skills stories specifically for high functioning autistic individuals can be found at:

 www.autismscoailstories.com/high_functioing_autistic_aggression