Laurel is a 5-year-old with no language skills. She spends most of her day sitting on the floor in the corner of the kitchen, flapping her hands repeatedly and rocking back and forth. At what level of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) would Laurel be diagnosed?
a. ASD Level 1: “Requiring Support”
b. ASD Level 2: “Requiring Substantial Support”
c. ASD Level 3: “Requiring Very Substantial Support”
d. None of the above
Correct Answer is c. ASD Level 3: “Requiring Very Substantial Support”
Rationale: Severe deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills cause severe impairments in functioning, very limited initiation of social interactions, and minimal response to social overtures from others.
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