These include at least 30 vitamins, minerals, and dietary components that your body needs but cannot manufacture on its own in sufficient amounts. Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrientsâbecause acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. They also convert food into energy, and repair cellular damage.
The TEACCHÂ® Autism Program is a clinical, training, and research program based at the University of North Carolina â Chapel Hill. TEACCH, developed by Drs.
HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM. 1  High-functioning autism (HFA) is an informal term applied to individuals with autism, an IQ of 80 or above, and the ability to speak, read, and write.[1] High-functioning autism may simply refer to autistic people who have normal overall intelligence; that is, are not cognitively challenged.[2]