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29 Feb 2020, 4:05 am

The Truth About Autism: Autism Facts and Debunked Myths

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Myth: Autistic People Don’t Feel Empathy
Fact: The Cause of Autism Isn’t Exactly Known
Myth: Autistic People Can’t Hold Relationships
Fact: More People Are Being Diagnosed Because of Accuracy
Myth: Autistic People Are Like Rain Man
Fact: Women Get Autism, Too
Myth: Autistic Meltdowns Are Just Temper Tantrums
Fact: Autistic People May Still Use Asperger’s Syndrome to Describe Their Disorder
Myth: All Autistic People Are Good at Math and Science
Fact: There Isn’t a Medication for Autism


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