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Podcast: Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism Resources
Episode: Understanding the Levels of an Autism Diagnosis and Their Unique Challenges
Description: In 2012, our daughter received a diagnosis of âclassicâ autism. We had no idea what that meant. But a year later, the DSM 5âwhich is the ârulebookâ used for diagnosing mental conditionsâwas published, creating what we know as the autism spectrum and different levels of need. If your child is diagnosed with autism, they will now be categorized as a Level 1, 2, or 3 based upon the amount of support they will need. In Episode 82, I invite my friend and fellow autism mom, Kelly Werwie, to join me as we discuss the different levels on the autism spectrum...