Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Severe autism, or level 3 autism spectrum disorder, describes individuals with the highest support needs on the autism spectrum.People with level 3 ...

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support ...

In an online attack, I was recently accused of being "dangerous and damaging" to the autistic community. Why? Because I used the phrase "level 1 autism" which was, I was informed, "outdated and ...

For years, 4-year-old Waylon, who has nonverbal level three autism, showed little interest in his family’s dog, Stella Until one quiet afternoon, a sweet moment was captured when Waylon gently reached ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder or ASD. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, ...

Waylon Waits, who has nonverbal level three autism, avoided physical touch from the family dog, until one afternoon when he made a move Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working ...