In this episode, let's talk about the myths that autism is becoming an epidemic, all individuals with autism are violent and they all have an intellectual disability?
References:
Autism & disability. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism
Bennett M., Webster A.A., Goodall E., & Rowland S. (2018). Translating Autism Myths into Positive Futures. In: Life on the Autism Spectrum. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3359-0_1
Common misconceptions. (2021). Autism Association of Western Australia. Retrieved February 5, 2021 from https://www.autism.org.au/what-is-autism/common-misconceptions/
Myths. (2021). Autism Awareness Australia. Retrieved February 3, 2021 from https://www.autismawareness.com.au/could-it-be-autism/myths/
For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.
