Busting the myths

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.