Autism Myths
What? Aren’t Most Autistics High Functioning?
By Alex Plank on March 26, 2008
I recently read a review by David Kirby of Autism: The Musical published in the Huffington Post. You've likely never heard of him but Kirby is the author of a factually dubious book attempting to link the mercury that was once in vaccines to a perceived increase of Autism diagnoses. While Kirby is not a doctor, he claims to be an expert and has a habit of writing incredibly misleading articles about autism and frequently compromises any...Ten Myths about Autism – Debunked
By Alex Plank on February 24, 2008
There are a lot of misconceptions about Autism floating around. Consequently, many people with Autism remain undiagnosed, countless autistics are misunderstood, and millions of dollars are donated to nonprofits who don't speak for those with Autism.This is a troubling time for people with Autism (and I speak as one of those Autistics) because the media focuses a considerably large percentage of their Autism coverage on stories told by...
Do people with Asperger’s Hear Voices?
By Alex Plank on December 18, 2007
Dear Aspie:Do people with Asperger's who don't have schizophrenia hear things that aren't there? Like thoughts in your head that never go away? What is it called and what can you tell me about it?-Tempy
Read on for BeenThereDoneThat's response!
Autistic ability ‘underestimated’
By Alex Plank on February 27, 2006
The intelligence of people diagnosed with autism is being underestimated, a science conference in St Louis, US, has been told.Research by scientists in Montreal suggests current ways of measuring their intelligence are inaccurate.
