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Autism/autism spectrum disorders

Including Asperger’s syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours.

Things to consider

  • Current age
  • Level of functioning
  • Level of independence
  • Other medical conditions (epilepsy, nervous disorder, etc.)

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What response can you expect?

Age 3 and less at time of application: declined
Over than age 3 at time of application:
  • Mild to moderate* level and more than 1 year since the diagnosis:
 standard or rated
  • Other:
 declined

*Mild to moderate level: indepedant in carrying out activities of daily living or minimal support required, refers usually to autism spectrum disorder levels 1 or 2

Age 3 and less at time of application: declined
Over than age 3 at time of application:
  • Mild to moderate* level and more than 1 year since the diagnosis:
 standard with exclusion
  • Other:
 declined

*Mild to moderate level: indepedant in carrying out activities of daily living or minimal support required, refers usually to autism spectrum disorder levels 1 or 2

Age 18 and less at time of application: declined
Over than age 18 at time of application:
  • Mild* level and more than one year since the diagnosis
 standard with exclusion
  • Moderate* level and more than 3 years since the diagnosis:
 standard with exclusion and/or rated
  • Other:
 declined

*Mild to moderate level: indepedant in carrying out activities of daily living or minimal support required, refers usually to autism spectrum disorder levels 1 or 2