I want to know what is the difference between "aspergers" and "high functioning autism"?

Probably....: .....Different names for the same condition. Remember that the earlier diagnosis is made and proper therapy begun, the better the long term prognosis.

Different: Aspergers syndrome patients (as) are uniquely different than high functioning autism patients. As patients are socially awkward, but have better adaptive abilities, have no self stimulation or echolalia, and are more academically capable. High functioning autism patients retain their self stimulation and echolalia. Then are able to succeed in school, but they are different clinically than as.

Desire to socialize: The main difference is that people with Aspergers disorder express an interest in socializing and having friends but do not have the pragmatic skills to maintain the friendships. Piople with high functioning autism generally do not relate well socially and do not have a strong interest in friendships. Some chidren with Asperger's disorder may be misdiagnosed with hi functing Autism early in life.

AUTISM: Aspergers is no longer a diagnostic category - only Autism Spectrum Disorder.