We should stop using functioning labels do describe autistic people

I should state before hand that I myself have a very mild form of High Functioning ASD, previously diagnosed as mild aspergers. First Argument: Functioning Labels are the Basis for the DSM-V definitionAutism is not a single disorder. It is a spectrum disorder (ie Autism Spectrum Disorder). Other disorders previously considered separate from Autism (including aspergers, PDD-NOS and Childhood disintegrative disorder), were recategorized in the DSM-V, published in 2013, as subsets of Autism. While the terms of "High functioning autism" and "low functioning autism" had previously existed, this change cemented them being actual psychiatric diagnoses. All forms have two basic criteria, social communication and restricted interests & repetitive behaviors (RBR's). Those with high functioning ASD, will, without supports in place, show deficits in social communication, which often causes noticeable impairments difficulty, and have difficulty initiating social interactions and will often respond with atypical and unsuccessful responses. This often leads to those with High Functioning ASD to become more introverted, which often looks like social withdrawal. In the second criteria (RRB’s) will often cause significant interference with functioning in multiple contexts and they often resists attempts by others to interrupt them. These are both the case for me, and I will elaborate further on this in later rounds.Those with low functioning type often have severe deficits in verbal, and nonverbal, social communication skills, which can cause severe impairments in functioning, and often show very limited initiation in social interactions and minimal responses to social queues from others. RBRs in these cases create preoccupations, fixated rituals and/or repetitive behaviors which severely interfere with functioning in almost all spheres, and they find it very difficult to redirect from fixated interest, and will show distress when interrupted.There is a moderate functioning form as well.This provides a better definition of Autism which is supported by the Psyciartric community and experts in the fieldhttp://www.autism-society.org...https://depts.washington.edu...(ASD.Guidelines)Feb2013.pdfSecond Argument: Functioning Labels are important for Proper Diagnosis and Management.The adoption of the new definition has allowed for a better diagnosis and provided more treatment for many with ASDI can say from personal experience that after the definition was changed, my counseling was modified to be more in line with the new definition. This was found to be much more successful than previous methods of counseling. Now, I am no longer in need of counseling for this.While this is just one example, the story is the same for many people dealing with ASD.This new definition also allows for a more accurate diagnoses of Autism. Many who were not diagnosed pre DSM-V because they did not fit the rigid definition for Autism that previously existed. Many were also turned away because previously the diagnosis would have had to have been made for Autism around age 3. The new definition allowed for Diagnosis for anytime in someone's life.http://www.autismconsortium.org...Third Argument: What is Education about ASD, not a name changeWhat is really required in regards to solve many of the issues that people simply do not understand ASD. By better educating people about ASD, these problems mentioned would mostly be alleviated. Fourth Argument: Experts Support the Labels The Changes to the definition are heavily supported by experts in the field. The Change was endorsed by and passed by an overwhelming majority of the DSM board and is supported by the World Health Organization, the National Association of Social Workers, the American Psychological Association and other organizations.Additionally the Change was endorsed by Temple Granden, who herself suffers from ASD.This overwhelming support would indicate the that these labels should remain in place.https://www.autismspeaks.org...http://www.autism.com...I will respond to the Pro's Arguments in the next round