When a diagnosis is received by parents for their child, it can seem like an initially intimidating and isolating experience. However, given recent advocacy and awareness efforts, it more accurately means becoming part of a new community. The bond of a common experience with other parents, along with a desire for spreading this understanding to the general public, creates a supportive community with plenty of opportunities to get active and give back.
Even with the prevalence of research-based facts, increased efforts of awareness, and readily available information, misinformation and false ideas of autism still abound. Here are some common myths about autism.
