Understanding The Three Different Levels Of Autism [DSM 5 Series]

DISCLAIMER: I am no medical doctor, I'm just your normal Jo Bloggs who's sharing her lived experiences with Autism that was called Aspergers. If you see any warning signs/symptoms that may be related to any of the topics I share as of in the future, please seek a second opinion or treatment with a  medical professional. What I share with you in how I go about managing my autism will vary from person to person and that what may work for me, may not work for you and what will work for you may not work for me and vice versa. So, please be considerate while I give you all my advice and/or tips. Autism is a "spectrum" disorder, meaning that a person with autism can be mildly, moderately, or severely autistic.  What's more, while everyone with autism has certain core symptoms, many people also have additional intellectual or language impairments.  Since everyone with autism receives the same diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the creators of the official Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) identified three levels of the disorder, with each one requiring a different level of support. This helps clinicians provide a more specific diagnosis and also helps those involved in the care of people with autism have a clearer understanding of a person's limitations. The three levels reflect individuals' ability to communicate, adapt to new situations, expand beyond restricted interests, and manage daily life.  People at Level 1 need relatively little support, while people at Level 3 need a great deal of support. I shared more into this in the video. I talked briefly about How the Diagnosis of Autism Changed in DSM-5 and what it entails for the three different levels of autism of support and help that the autistic will need. *ABOUT ME* Hello, I'm Aspie Answers from NZ.I have Aspergers Syndrome that is now clinically known in the DSM5 Manual of Diagnostics as Autism.  I make videos as an advocate on autism and mental health from the perspective of an autistic adult. Sharing my autism, mental health experiences along with taking you all on a journey with me to help other autistic people, autism families, or anyone to help improve understanding of autism and mental health. Videos on autism and mental health from the perspective of an autistic adult. Sharing my autism and mental health experiences to help other autistic people and autism families (EVERYONE)  to improve understanding of autism and mental health. This channel is focused on raising autism awareness & acceptance of autism and mental health as well as inclusion. To try and change attitudes and mindset towards autism and mental health, to educate and advocate to people about autism and mental health for those who are new to the autism world. So if you are on the spectrum, know someone with autism, or are working professionally in the autism field or just someone who wants to know more and wants to learn more about autistic people then considers subscribing and turning on the notification bell to see all future videos.  My social medias of where you can find me are as follows: 🔴 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/Aspie.Answers/ 🔴 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AspieAnswers 🔴 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspieanswers/ DONATE TO THE CAUSE AND FUTURE PROJECTS: 💰 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AspieAnswers  BUY MY MERCH BY VISITING HERE: https://www.spreadshirt.com/life-of-aspie.com MORE OF MY MERCH DESIGNS ARE COMING SOON. Happy listening guys!

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