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Higher Level ASD - What does it mean

VickiE4

I have a 4.5 year old son who has been diagnosed, as possibly, being higher level ASD. A number of interventions have been put in place and we are now waiting for a review to confirm or not diagnosis. 

 

I don't seem to be able to find information on what HL ASD actually means in terms of lifestyle etc. Can anyone enlighten me?

Parents

  • Practically rather than diagnostically it means he will still have issues with the social world i.e. interacting and communicating, understanding what other youngsters know instinctively about other people and social situations.  You may need to teach him social rules more specifically as he won't just pick them up.  He might be less flexible in his thinking - if things go wrong he may not be able to just change tack like his peers.  It's really a question of degree of effect day to day - a bit like how bad is a cold, for some it's mild for others it's heavy but at the end of the day it's still a cold!  Ask about an EarlyBird Plus programme in your area, they are great if you can get on one.  Don't worry too much about the future just look at where he is now and the next few steps - good luck:-)

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  • Practically rather than diagnostically it means he will still have issues with the social world i.e. interacting and communicating, understanding what other youngsters know instinctively about other people and social situations.  You may need to teach him social rules more specifically as he won't just pick them up.  He might be less flexible in his thinking - if things go wrong he may not be able to just change tack like his peers.  It's really a question of degree of effect day to day - a bit like how bad is a cold, for some it's mild for others it's heavy but at the end of the day it's still a cold!  Ask about an EarlyBird Plus programme in your area, they are great if you can get on one.  Don't worry too much about the future just look at where he is now and the next few steps - good luck:-)

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