5 Common Myths Around Autism
There is considerable work being done around autism and a lot of information is freely available on the Internet. Unfortunately, speculation and misconceptions around autism are also wide rampant. This lack of understanding makes it very difficult for those who fall into the Autism Spectrum to adjust to the society and get the support they require leading to loneliness and isolation. In this blog, we have tried to address a few of the prevalent myths surrounding autism. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs an individual’s ability to communicate and interact with others. And that spectrum is very wide based on combinations of different genetic, biological and environmental factors - the characteristics of one person with autism can significantly vary from the other. Therefore, one person's capabilities and limitations are no indication of the capabilities and limitations of another person with autism. A person with autism may have issues with commun