>>2524882Autism "levels" are bullshit because a level implies the same disorder from mild to profound. Asperger (and yes I will still call it asperger, because an aspie is not mentally retarded by definition) is not "level 1" where the "level 3" is a drooling monster that flaps his hands because if we categorize them by functionality, then Chris Chan is a level 1 on in the same box as weird people but geniuses just because they are not mentally retarded. Yes, Chris Chan has some kind of mental retardation, but is, sadly, high functioning since he's independent, can drive and can have a job. 3 definitions is not enough, the only solution would be bringing back Asperger and Kanner autism and then giving them levels, for example Asperger type 1 to 3, where 1 is weird kid with sensory problems but overall functional and 3 is socially stunted sociopath with no grasp on reality like Chris Chan.
This would also speed up the therapy process and put those people in more advanced and tailored therapies, autism is not curable but can be corrected through emotional management, an Asperger doesn't need ABA therapy which is deserved for kanners. The distinction is very much needed.