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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do we really need the what does ASD look like when it looks different for every child and its such a huge range given ASD encompasses everything from very mild concerns to someone who cannot speak or function without a caretaker.

There is nothing in the ASD criteria that is mild. It is only mild relative to the severe end of autism.

I know people don't want to believe this, but a quick look at severity levels spells this out.

If ASD is so mild as to be undetectable by parents and the children are typically social and affectionate ... what's the issue needing treatment?
Depends on the kid.  Some kids grow up, get jobs and have families without too much trouble.  They might seem weird to a lot of people, but they make it.  There are cases where a parent doesn't get diagnosed until their own kid is diagnosed, then the parent says, "Oh, that's why I always felt so different."

Other kids might just need help developing social skills.  They want to make friends, but they need explicit instruction in how to interact with peers.

Many ASD kids also have ADHD or anxiety.  The comorbidities might give them more trouble than the ASD, and so the ASD gets less attention or is completely missed.

A lot of ASD kids have trouble with executive function.  They are very disorganized and forgetful.  This is not a diagnostic criteria in the DSM, so you might not realize your quirky, socially awkward kid who forgets his homework every night may have ASD.  They may just need to learn organization and planning skills.  They may not be the life of the party, but they could have enough social skills to have a few friends to hang out with.
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Terrific post![/quote]

Lousy post as this has nothing to do with OP.[/quote]

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