As per the new DSM criteria, autism is categorized into different levels as per the spectrum of symptoms, severity, and frequency. People with slight autism fall under level 1 as the symptoms are not severe enough for them to require a high level of support.In the case of slight autism, symptoms are of mild forms, and a majority of the symptoms revolve around social interactions.A person with slight autism often has difficulty communicating, and reading other people’s facial expressions, can get stressed in social situations, and tries to make friends but has difficulty maintaining close friendships.