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Level 3 autism, also known as severe autism, is the most severe form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is characterized by significant challenges in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests.
Symptoms:
Social Communication:
Severe difficulty initiating and maintaining social interactions
Limited use of verbal and nonverbal communication
Lack of understanding of social cues and reciprocity
Repetitive Behaviors:
Insistence on routines and resistance to changes
Repetitive movements, such as hand flapping or rocking
Highly restricted interests that consume a large amount of time
Restricted Interests:
Intense focus on specific objects or activities, often to the exclusion of other interests
Difficulty shifting attention to other topics or activities
https://www.autismspeaks.org/levels-of-autism
What is Level 3 Autism and what does it mean for support needs?
Level 3 autism is the classification that requires "very substantial support" according to diagnostic criteria. This is the highest level of support classification in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic framework. The severity levels in autism are Show Full Answer
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