Children do not “grow out” of autism
People on the spectrum have empathy – they just might display emotions differently.
People with autism like to socialise and make friends — they just find this difficult.
Not all people with autism have savant skills, like Rain Man.
Autism is not caused by eating certain foods.
Most people with autism are able to learn, even if they may progress more slowly than others.
Not all people on the spectrum have intellectual disability.
The term autism stems from the Greek word autos meaning “self” - autism literally means “alone”.
Hyperlexia, the ability to read above one’s age or grade in school, commonly accompanies autism spectrum disorder.
It is possible for people with autism to change their behaviour.