Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support due to significant difficulties with social skills and ...

Although an autism spectrum scale has been described in the past, doctors currently diagnose autism with levels. Levels range from 1–3. Share on Pinterest Pollyana Ventura/Getty Images Autism is a ...

Mild autism is unofficially used to describe level 1 autism, or high-functioning autism. People with mild autism might not get diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood because their traits are subtle.