The absurdity of the high functioning label
May 6, 2015
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Recently a guest, after observing Yirmiyahu (2 3/4 yr) for a while, asked, “So, is he high functioning?” Should I proudly say, ‘yes’, as if he’s
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Recently a guest, after observing Yirmiyahu (2 3/4 yr) for a while, asked, “So, is he high functioning?” Should I proudly say, ‘yes’, as if he’s
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