6 myths about autism that way too many people believe
Many parents of kids with autism, desperate to help their children, search for answers about their child?s condition online. But on the internet, they can stumble upon posts about unproven miracle treatments or find misguided information in discussion forums.
The truth is, even when you look at the research, there are many unanswered questions and conflicting findings, which can lead to misinterpretations and people filling in the blanks on their own.
But all of this misinformation is unhelpful to parents, and in some cases, it can be downright dangerous. Here, we?ve asked experts to break down some of the most common inaccuracies that are perpetuated online.
Myth #1: Autism is one disorder
Autism is a ?spectrum? disorder, meaning the symptoms, abilities, disabilities and severity levels vary from person to person. Characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can include delayed or no speech, extreme sensitivity to sound or touch, repetitive behaviours, poor social skills, gut problems and seizures, among others. .related-article-block{display:inline-block;width:300px;padding:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem;float:right;border:1px solid #ccc}@media (max-width: 525px){.related-article-block{float:none;display:block;width:280px;margin:0 auto 2rem}}
10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism
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