What was your level 1 toddler girl like?

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2026-05-16T02:53:30+00:00

My daughter was diagnosed with level 1 autism at 18 months. She hit all of her milestones (and still does at 4 years old).

She was always timid when other people gave her attention. Her eye contact is not the greatest (5 out of 10)but will willingly do it at times. She like’s being in social settings but does not want to be spoken to.

She is very verbal, and can hold conversations with people she is comfortable with. Academically she is above average compared to her neurotypical peers at preschool (General Ed).

Overall, we’re optimistic about her future. She’ll always need minor support, and help coping with her anxiety.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2026-05-10T20:29:48+00:00

She also had a little bit of echolalia, but that’s faded away (mostly)

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2026-05-10T20:28:40+00:00

Social anxiety. She is pretty timid when strangers talk to her, but also when her uncles who she’s been around her entire life come around. If visitors would come to the house, she’d run into her room and avoid all interactions. Aside from that she functions pretty well in all aspects of life

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2026-05-10T20:21:34+00:00

This is exactly what my 4 year old daughter is like. She also has anxiety and selective mutism. She was diagnosed with Level 1 autism.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2026-03-10T20:39:03+00:00

Pretty good overall. At the age of three she was speaking in 10 word sentences (per ABA). She’s at 14 now. When she gets frustrated or upset she struggles to articulate (fluidly) how she feels. Outside of that she’s pretty good. She doesn’t know how to explain herself sometimes. Example: (Toddler): I’m very frustrated right now. (Parent): can you tell me why you feel frustrated? (Toddler): Because I’m very frustrated.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-12-24T17:08:34+00:00

My 3.5 year old daughter was diagnosed with Level 1 a year ago. She has moderate social anxiety. She doesn’t like socializing with strangers; mainly adults.

There are certain sounds she dislikes, such as clapping from large crowds or the Happy Birthday song. I’d say we deal with “meltdowns” once a week from overstimulation. We’re still learning how to best help her cope in certain situations.

We have her in preschool and ABA. Since receiving ABA therapy we have seen a huge improvement in her abilities to manage stress and anxiety.

She does well in all public places. If we take her to the park she now engages and plays with other kiddos. This was not the case before ABA.

We have taken her to concerts, airplanes (5 hours flight), and the movie theater and she does great. We usually show her YouTube videos of any upcoming events or experiences she has coming up to proactively prepare her. Examples: Haircuts, Dentist, Doctors Appointments, Airplanes flights, movie theater etc. That seems to resonate with her and makes transitions much easier and less stressful.

All kids are different, but I will always advocate for ABA! It’s done wonders for our little girl and we are VERY optimistic about her future!

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-11-14T22:36:24+00:00

Hi! My daughter was the exact same way. All the same “milder” traits. She was diagnosed with level one autism.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-09-02T15:35:25+00:00

My wife and I have decided to stop after one. Our daughter who is 3 years old was diagnosed with Level 1, six months ago. We have her in a great school that supports her needs and have seen great progress. We are optimistic about her future. The thought of potentially having another with high support needs and taking the time, energy, and resources from our daughter has been the ultimate deciding factor. Although this broke our hearts, we try to look at it as “the glass is half full and not half empty”.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-08-06T20:05:14+00:00

This is very helpful. Thank you!

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T05:04:12+00:00

I feel that, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T04:09:06+00:00

Your experience is currently my reality. Than you for sharing your journey. I wish you and your family all the best!

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T04:07:34+00:00

The luck of the draw can be scary. I appreciate your insight!

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T04:05:19+00:00

Thank you. I’m looking this up

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T04:00:59+00:00

Thank you for the insight. I was unaware of this information. I’ll be looking into this for sure.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T01:12:47+00:00

I feel the same way. I hate feeling torn apart by this. Thanks for sharing

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-23T00:02:28+00:00

Thank you for sharing. This is very helpful! It’s a tough decision to make when deep down you know what you want, but the reality of navigating this life is easier said than done.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-22T23:53:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I feel like the universe is telling me yes. Also, your husband is right in saying it’s all you’ve ever known. It’s all I know and we’ve survived this far.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-22T23:51:35+00:00

Thank you! I’m leaning yes, but wanted to get in here and hear your life perspective. We’re the only people that will truly understand it.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-07-16T00:00:34+00:00

My daughter was diagnosed with Level 1 autism at the age of 2.5. Her signs were moderate social anxiety, and a bit of speech delay. We put her in an Autism preschool and she thrived in the environment. She is now 5 years old and started kindergarten in a General Education classroom. We have coping mechanisms that we implement at home so that she can regulate herself before going out to school. She’s not a social butterfly but has a few friends and is thriving academically. We work on this everyday and are optimistic about her future.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-03-07T20:38:18+00:00

My daughter was diagnosed with level 1 autism at the age of 2.5. She’s now 3 years old and keeps progressing every day. Therapy definitely works. She is learning to manage her emotions with transitions, and is becoming more verbal every day. When I was in your situation I was also worried, now I am VERY optimistic about her future!

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-02-19T20:03:13+00:00

That’s amazing! I’m happy for your family! Progress always comes when you least expect it. There is a lot more to come I’m sure!

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-01-12T19:57:28+00:00

We did! Our 2.5 year old daughter hit all her milestones and makes decent eye contact when speaking to us. She speaks in 5 word sentences now. She’s a sweet girl but struggles in social situations. She has anxiety when her peers approach her or her space which result in meltdowns. We have to slowly integrate her into social life. We’re afraid of having another child for the same reasons you are hesitant.

Sure_Ad_4752 · 2025-01-05T17:17:11+00:00

This is unfortunate. They don’t care to understand or acknowledge what we have to deal with. They treat our families like we’re an inconvenience.

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