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Level of autism

Ella_Roulette

Hi, 

I was diagnosed and told im level 1 Autistic. On the internet it says the mildest form of autism but I feel I struggle with all aspects in my life. I did try and explain although I seem quite at times it's because I shut down in myself when anxious like during my assessment. I'm worried if means I'm just mild and don't need as much help or understanding or I should keep masking because people think I'm weird. Has anyone else found this? 

Thank you. 

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  • Are levels to do with peoples intellectual functioning level or how much Autism effects peoples day to day life regardless of intellectual functioning level? 

  • in reply to NAS75657

    There is an overlap, but support needs are not directly linked to intellectual capacity. For example, someone who was an intellectual giant, but could not reliably remember to cook and eat food, or was too anxious to go into shops, drive a car or use public transport would have high support needs. Conversely, a person with intellectual disability, but who was capable of independent living and looking after themselves on a day-to-day basis, would have lower support needs.

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  • in reply to NAS75657

    There is an overlap, but support needs are not directly linked to intellectual capacity. For example, someone who was an intellectual giant, but could not reliably remember to cook and eat food, or was too anxious to go into shops, drive a car or use public transport would have high support needs. Conversely, a person with intellectual disability, but who was capable of independent living and looking after themselves on a day-to-day basis, would have lower support needs.

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  • in reply to Martin

    That's my struggle really. I can't really go anywhere alone or I struggle. I struggled at school and was put in groups to help make friends. My partner helps with money and food and even reminding me to drink and eat. I struggle to go in shops by myself or ask for any help. I'm disabled so can't work so it may seem I have less needs but I can't even make a phone call myself without support.