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Moving Away from "Mild" and "Severe":

1. **Oversimplification:** Labels like "mild" or "severe" oversimplify a complex spectrum. They can obscure the nuanced needs and abilities of each autistic person, leading to misunderstandings.

2. **Dynamic Nature:** An autistic person's abilities and challenges can fluctuate based on context, such as the environment or specific situations, making static labels inadequate.

3. **Focus on Support:** Describing autism in terms of support needs rather than severity helps tailor interventions to each individual's circumstances, fostering more effective and respectful assistance.

4. **Avoiding Value Judgments:** Terms like "mild" and "severe" inherently suggest a value judgment, which can contribute to bias, either downplaying someone's needs or reinforcing negative stereotypes.

Overall, these shifts reflect a broader movement toward recognising autism as a rich, varied experience. The goal is to honour personal identities, enhance understanding, and ensure that support and communication are as meaningful and effective as possible.

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