Autism Myths: Let the Debunking Begin
March 15, 2008 by Kristina Chew, PhD
Filed under Adulthood, Cause, Epidemic, Myth, Stereotypes
In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, CNN is planning a report on myths of autism (such as that “thimerosal in vaccines is the main cause for autism”) and ask readers:
- Do you think that there are prevailing myths related to autism? What are they?
- What questions do you need answered?
- Does autism touch your life? Tell us your story here: Autism iReport
Here’s 10 myths about autism on Wrong Planet including “autism is an epidemic” and “most autistics are ‘low-functioning (and for some further debunking of the whole notion of “high vs. low functioning,” see Asperger Square 8’s post entitled I Am Joe’s Functioning Label).
Let the debunking begin!
Jeff Stimpson
Jill Cornfield