Did you know the ribbon for Autism awareness is a pattern that reflects the complexity of the autism spectrum? The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with the condition. The puzzle piece symbol, associated with Autism Awareness, also reflects the complexity of the spectrum disorder. Meaning not all children and adults with autism are alike. So please be patient with all kids everywhere, some may not just be throwing a fit and being a brat– even if that is what it might seem to you.
- Myth: People with autism don’t want friends.
- Myth: People with autism can’t feel or express any emotion—happy or sad.
- Myth: People with autism can’t understand the emotions of others.
- Myth: People with autism are intellectually disabled.
- Myth: People with autism are just like Dustin Hoffman’s character in Rain Man.
- Myth: People who display qualities that may be typical of a person with autism are just odd and will grow out of it.
- Myth: People with autism will have autism forever and there's nothing that can be done for them.
- Myth: Autism is just a brain disorder.
- Myth: Autism is caused by bad parenting.
- Myth: The prevalence of autism has been steadily increasing for the last 40 years.
- Myth: Therapies for people with autism are covered by insurance.