What People Don’t See When Your Autistic Child Is Labelled “High Functioning”

Get ready with me while we talk about what people do not see when an autistic child is labelled “high functioning”. I’m sharing my experience as a mum of four autistic children, including autistic masking, the pressure that can build throughout the school day, homework meltdowns, subtle signs teachers may miss and the exhausting reality of advocating for a child who appears to be coping. If school says your child is fine but you see a completely different picture at home, you are not imagining it. A child can be articulate, compliant, academically capable or quiet and still need significant support. I hope this conversation helps you feel seen, trust what you are noticing and find the language to explain it to other people.

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Research and information mentioned

♾️ National Autistic Society information about masking - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/behaviour/masking

♾️ National Autistic Society: Autism is genetic - https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/news/autism-is-genetic