what's the difference

[Guest guest]

Could someone explain the difference between:

Autism

HFA

PDD-NOS

aspergers

what is that one thing, that is so different, that Kids under the

autistic spectrum get one of these titles, but all are still under

the autism label?

are there any others? < autism, aspergers, HFA, PDD-NOS > what?

Now I was told the difference between Autism and aspergers is that

one didn't have language when younger. and aspergers is a high

functioning form of autism.

but, isn't that what HFA is? a High Function Autism. So whats the

difference between HFA AND aspergers?

and PDD-NOS does that mean it's " some " of all? I know its on the

autism spectrum, High function, the opposite end of the " classic

autism " .

so, what's the difference. does any one mean that they are closer to

the border line of N.T.? is there such a question? (which one) I

thought aspergers was so high function that its closer to the border

line of N.T. but lack the social skills, life skills, while they have

a high IQ?

If you know for sure of the difference between all, (and its not your

opinion), please post them.

Rose