Autism Myths

There are many myths and misconceptions about autism.

Myth
People with autism cannot love.

Myth
They do not want friends.

Myth
They do not like to be hugged.

Myth
They are often by themselves because they want you to stay away.

Myth
They cannot have fun or learn to play games.

Since autism is a spectrum disorder, its characteristics vary from person to person. A good rule of thumb is to find out about each individual’s preferences, which might change over time or be expressed in different ways by different individuals.