> I am not surprised in the least. If you're able to write then you're in a whole different (much, much more high functioning) class of disability than the people I was working with.

There are (were?) only two 'autism-specialized' treatment facilities in the Netherlands, and their client base is divided based on geographical location, not 'severity'. I've seen everything from worst to best. I have not had any reason to believe that this is different elsewhere.