What are the 3 levels of autism? Level 1, level 2, or level 3

We just got our 3-year-old's report and it says autism level 2. I'm scared by how permanent that sounds. What are the 3 levels of autism, and what's the difference between level 1, level 2, and level 3? Does the level decide school placement or what she can do later?

Top answer, from Rachel L., BCBA

Autism levels 1, 2, and 3 describe how much support a child appeared to need at evaluation. Level 1 means requiring support. Level 2 means requiring substantial support. Level 3 means requiring very substantial support. These are not IQ scores, and they are not set in stone. The level does not decide school placement or what your child can do later. A child can need substantial support in one…

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Autism levels 1, 2, and 3 describe how much support a child appeared to need at evaluation. Level 1 means requiring support. Level 2 means requiring substantial support. Level 3 means requiring very substantial support. These are not IQ scores, and they are not set in stone.

The level does not decide school placement or what your child can do later. A child can need substantial support in one area and less in another, and support needs can change with services, communication tools, health, and environment. Use the level to unlock appropriate help, but read the detailed recommendations more closely than the number.

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