https://health.clevelandclinic.org/autism-myths-and-misconceptions
Myth #3: There's an autism epidemic. Autism is becoming more common as a diagnosis. But that's primarily because of four big changes: Greater recognition. The public is more aware of ASD than

https://www.autismempowerment.org/understanding-autism/facts-myths/
Autism Facts & Stats. Autism is a brain-based pervasive developmental disability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on data from 2020, estimates autism's prevalence for 8-year-old children in the United States to be 1 in 36 (2.8%). It has been estimated that the prevalence rate in the adult or general population is about 2

https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/features/autism-myths-facts
Autism Myths and Facts. Myth: Girls don't usually get autism. Myth: Everyone's experience with ASD is similar. Myth: Most people with ASD have severe intellectual disabilities. Myth: Vaccines

https://www.simplypsychology.org/autism-myths.html
Myth #3: Autism is a learning disability. Although learning disabilities can co-exist in individuals who are autistic, they are not the same thing. In the same way, mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression are also common in autistic individuals, but that does not make autism a mental health condition.

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/autism/autism-myths/
1. Myth: Autism is a disease. Fact:Autism is a neurological disorder. Autism is known as a spectrum disorder because of the array of symptoms it can present, ranging from mild to severe. Autism is differentiated as a disorder and not an illness or disease because it cannot be cured and is an integrated part of an individual's personality.

https://www.kennedykrieger.org/stories/myths-facts-about-autism-spectrum-disorder
MYTH: Everyone with autism is either non-verbal or a savant. FACT: ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs on a spectrum. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and interaction across contexts, and 2) restricted and repetitive patterns of

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151006-its-time-we-dispelled-these-myths-about-autism
Here are four of the most damaging myths about autism that are desperately in need of debunking: Myth #1: Autism used to be rare, but now it's common. Online forums for parents are plastered

https://www.wellandgood.com/autism-myths/
1. Myth: Autistic people don't care about other people. Fact: When many people think of autism, they picture someone who lacks empathy. This can make the label of "autistic" very

https://www.medicalert.org/common-autism-myths-facts/
Myth #2: People with autism are all alike. Dr. Lazaro: Autism is a condition as unique as the individuals who have it. We always say, "If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.". No two people with autism are alike. That's why there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to treating autism.

https://www.sarahdooleycenter.org/news/common-misconceptions-about-autism/
But parents who suspect that their children are autistic need clarity, especially in the early stages of diagnosis and treatment. Here are seven common myths about autism. 1. Myth: Vaccines cause autism. Truth: Vaccines do not cause autism. There is no known single cause.

https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/what-we-do/awareness/autism-myths-and-facts
Autistic people can't live independently. Many autistic people live independent lives and many more would be able to if they had better support and understanding from society. Currently only 21.7% of autistic people are in full or part time employment, the lowest of all disabled groups. Everyone should have the chance to reach their potential.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/lets-talk-about-mental-health/202106/4-myths-about-autism-spectrum-disorders
Myth #1: Autistic People Are All the Same. Facts: Many people believe that if they have met one person with autism, all people with autism will be the same. Or maybe they saw a movie with a

https://themighty.com/topic/autism-spectrum-disorder/autism-facts-and-myths/
In this article, we highlight a few myths and facts about this equal opportunity diagnosis with the goal of helping autistic people and their families live better lives with this disease. Myth: Autistic People Don't Feel Empathy. The myth that autistic people aren't able to feel empathy has been prevalent for many years.

https://epicassist.org/autism-misconceptions/
Myth: Autism is not a disability. It's an illness that can be treated and improved. Fact: No cure exists for autism spectrum disorder, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all management strategy. It's not an illness, it's a developmental disorder and it affects one in a hundred people in Australia. While there are techniques, therapies, and medications that can be used to help a person

https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-facts-how-much-do-you-know-about-asd
The money to care for an autistic adult comes from: 79% provided through government services. 12% earned by the autistic adult if they work. 9% accounted for with the caregiver's time

https://www.whiteswanfoundation.org/disorders/neurodevelopmental-disorders/autism-myths-and-facts
23 Jan 2015, 8:30 am. Myth: Autism is a mental illness. Fact: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Autism is an umbrella term for a group of developmental disorders that are neurological in origin and cause social, communication and behavioural challenges. Autism is not a mental illness. Myth: Only boys are affected with autism.

https://nortonchildrens.com/news/autism-myths/
Autism myth: Autism is a relatively new condition. In 1970, an estimated at 2 to 4 in 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism. Because it's much more common today, this has led some to believe that autism is an "epidemic.". However, it is the fact that the condition was once defined very narrowly that led to fewer diagnoses.

https://www.livescience.com/50753-autism-truths-and-myths.html
Autism is a myth-magnet. You can barely look at a newspaper, magazine or newsfeed without finding something about autism: a new "miracle cure," a claim that "the gene for autism" has been

https://sentiertherapy.com/autism-myths-and-facts/
Myth 3: Autism is solely a male condition. Boys are in fact diagnosed with autism at a higher rate. According to the CDC, in 2010, 1 girl was diagnosed for every 4.5 boys. In 2020, 1 girl for every 3.8 boys was diagnosed with autism. As time progresses, we can see that more girls are being diagnosed. However, we should also consider the bias in

https://allypediatric.com/blog/busting-autism-myths-facts-vs-fiction/
Autism is not limited to one gender. Boys are more commonly diagnosed, as girls tend to "mask" their symptoms. Girls are also more likely to be misdiagnosed because of the differences in symptom presentation between girls and boys, which leads to a higher statistic of diagnosed males. This ratio is about 5:1.

https://www.utphysicians.com/autism-myths-versus-facts/
In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, Guttentag shares the facts behind three widespread myths. Myth: Autism is caused by vaccines. This falsehood originated in 1998 when a published study claimed there was a causal link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Although the study was retracted after it was found

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-myths-and-facts/
To understand autism and its symptoms, parents and family members must be able to discern autism myths vs autism facts. You should make it a habit to investigate new autism information and check its integrity using basic research. As a parent, friend, or family member of a person with autism, it is crucial to get the right information and be

https://medium.com/@zhouzichao511/myths-vs-facts-understanding-autism-spectrum-disorder-633a7b75f82e
Myth #1: People with autism lack empathy. This myth has persisted for years, leading to misunderstandings and stigmatization of individuals on the spectrum. In reality, many people with autism feel

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylrobinson/2024/06/27/neurodivergent-female-leaders-show-up-differently-theres-room-for-all/
Autism and ADHD have long been thought of as a boy's condition. The majority of autism and ADHD studies focused on male subjects and used male examples, which led to most of our knowledge of the