“I am different. Not less”

In this episode, let's talk about more of the myths around autism, such as individuals with autism don’t want relationships, individuals with autism don’t experience the typical full range of emotions and all individuals with autism have Savant syndrome. References: Autism & disability. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism Autism spectrum disorder: Fighting myths with evidence. (2021). Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.Retrieved February 11, 2021 from https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/Neurodevelopmental-disorders/Mythbusters/Autism-spectrum-disorder-Fighting-myths-with-evid/Orygen-fighting-myths-about-ASD-with-evidence-myth?ext=. Common misconceptions. (2021). Autism Association of Western Australia. Retrieved February 5, 2021 from https://www.autism.org.au/what-is-autism/common-misconceptions/ Treffert, D.A. (2014). Savant Syndrome: Realities, Myths and Misconceptions. J Autism Dev Disorder.44(1), 564-571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1906-8 Links to the videos and articles about autism and socialising from the Raising Children Network: https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/friends-peers-asd https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/being-friends-with-autistic-teens https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/socialising-teens-autism https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/romantic-relationships-feelings-autistic-teenagers https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-situations-autism https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-skills-for-children-with-asd https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/interacting-with-others-autistic-children https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-skills-autistic-children-role-play https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-skills-for-teens-with-asd 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.