Autism Myths: Let the Debunking Begin
March 15, 2008 by Kristina Chew, PhD
Filed under Health
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 …read more




