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'Severe' Autism

miaxx

Just wondering if anyone knows a better way of saying 'Severe' or 'low functioning' Autism. 

I don't like using labels like this as I feel it diminishes others struggles.

I understand there are those with more support needs but is there a better way to phrase this?

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    ASD level 1 (minimum support needed in daily life) typically with no other disability or health condition.
    ASD level 2 (moderate support needed in daily life) typically with another disability or health condition.
    ASD level 3 (maximum support needed in daily life) typically with other disabilities or conditions.

    These are how we were told they classify autism in terms of support needs. As a Level 1, 2, or 3 (and they list disabilities or health conditions separately).

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