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Different levels of autism?

NAS88295

Hi, 

I know they call it ASD, but are there different levels of autism? 

my assessor said you either have it or you don't? 

I can see there is like level 1-3 

is that depending on what support is needed? 
I get asked how severe is my autism? 

thanks 

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  • I’m not really a fan of  having different levels of autism, my personal needs can vary on a daily basis. Some days I can function quite well, other days I can become non verbal, struggle to dress myself and have quiet debilitating anxiety. I  have realised that I would actually struggle to live alone, I don’t answer the phone or open letters, my wife makes sure everything is paid, I would never pay anything, not because of lack of funds, It’s just always something I can do tomorrow. I’m aware of the criteria for each level but do any of us fall into just one level?

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  • I’m not really a fan of  having different levels of autism, my personal needs can vary on a daily basis. Some days I can function quite well, other days I can become non verbal, struggle to dress myself and have quiet debilitating anxiety. I  have realised that I would actually struggle to live alone, I don’t answer the phone or open letters, my wife makes sure everything is paid, I would never pay anything, not because of lack of funds, It’s just always something I can do tomorrow. I’m aware of the criteria for each level but do any of us fall into just one level?

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