Understanding Autism: Common Mistakes People Make

Hello I am Beanpole Bert from the Embrace Your Uniqueness family, and I am proudly autistic. Autism is often misunderstood. Here are some things people get wrong about autism:

Autism is a Disease: People think autism is a disease that needs curing. It’s not. Autism is just a different way of thinking and being.

Autism is just for kids: Autism is not just for kids. It’s something people live with their whole lives. Adults with autism need support too.

People with autism don’t have feelings: Some believe autistic people don’t show their feelings. This is wrong. They might show their feelings in different ways, but they feel things just like anyone else.

People with autism are either high functioning or low functioning: Autism is more than ‘high-functioning’ or ‘low-functioning’: Everyone with autism is different, and those words don’t tell the whole story about what someone can do.

All Autistic People Have Learning Disabilities: Autism is a spectrum. Some autistic people have learning disabilities, but many people with autism learn just fine.

Autism is Caused by Bad Parenting: People used to think bad parenting caused autism. This is not true. Autism mostly comes from genetics and sometimes the environment.

Autistic People Don’t Want Social Relationships: People think autistic folks don’t want friends. This is wrong. Many autistic people do want friends and relationships.

Autistic People Can’t Lead Independent Lives: Many autistic people can live on their own. With the right help, they can have jobs and live independently.

Autism Looks the Same in Everyone: Autism is different for everyone. Each person’s experience with autism is unique.

Understanding these things helps us support and accept autistic people better. Autism is just one way of being, and everyone deserves to be understood and treated well.

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