7 myths about autism

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 100 people have autism spectrum disorder. Despite this high number of autistic individuals, a portion of society makes cognitive errors that distort the concept of autism. The concept of autism is confronted with common beliefs that are often untrue and reproduce myths and stereotypes that distort the true image of people with autism in society.

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1. The myth of vaccinations causing autism

The biggest myth continues to be that vaccinations can cause autism. Scientific research proves that the origins of autism are related to the development of the nervous system and go back to the intrauterine state of the child. The incidence of autism in vaccinated and unvaccinated children is not statistically different. Vaccinations causing autism is a myth that must be combated.

2. The myth of genius

People on the spectrum are just like everyone else. And, like all people, there are people with outstanding talents among them. However, this is not a common trait or characteristic of people on the autism spectrum. However, all autistic people’s talents are equally excellent and worthy of development.

3. The myth of mental retardation

Autism spectrum does not mean that an autistic person has mental retardation. These functions may or may not coexist with each other.

4. The myth of emotional distance

Autistic people may need support in their relationships with others. However, most of them want to make connections. They may open up to others, engage in relationships and make friends. Like everyone else, they want to have friends, work and socialize with others every day.

5. The myth that autism only occurs in children

Autism accompanies a person throughout her life. It is with her from birth to adulthood and old age. It is a condition that does not go away. There are more adults with autism than children. Autistic people need support throughout their lives. Limiting support to children only is harmful to many individuals and their families and reduces their quality of life.

6. Myth about autism treatment

Autism is a different form of human development than typical development, manifesting itself in differences in the way people communicate, establish relationships, express emotions, learn, and engage in a variety of behaviors. Each person on the spectrum is different, and the previously mentioned characteristics can manifest to varying degrees. Autism accompanies a person throughout their life. Therapies offered to parents of young children that promise to “cure” autism are insulting.

7. The myth of autism only occurring in boys

Autism occurs in both boys and girls. The large difference in incidence between both sexes, once prominent in statistics, has been decreasing in recent years. This is due to advances in diagnostic techniques. Because girls are better adapted in society, they are harder to diagnose. Also, there are autistic people who identify as non-binary and do not identify with any gender.