Proposed category would apply to autistic children over eight who have little to no functional language, an IQ below 50 and need 24-hour care
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Proposed category would apply to autistic children over eight who have little to no functional language, an IQ below 50 and need 24-hour care
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Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision
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