High-functioning autism is an informal term used to describe people with autism who are able to read, write, speak, and perform basic tasks of life. They can live independently. People with high-functioning autism do face difficulties with social interaction, and communication, having a hard time making friends. These people are quite adapted to their routines and they have repetitive habits that might seem odd to others. Although a person with high-functioning autism can do all the above-mentioned activities, they can benefit from individual therapy in overcoming the challenges they face in social interactions.