Meet My Autistic Brain
Myths About Autism
Nov 1, 2023
The podcast explores common myths about autism, including the debunked connection between autism and vaccines. It also challenges misconceptions about autism, such as difficulties in making friends and the challenges faced by autistic women. The importance of support for high-functioning autistics is emphasized, highlighting the need for understanding and daily assistance.
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- The myth that autism is caused by vaccines has been debunked and there is no evidence to support this belief, yet some parents still withhold vaccines based on faulty research.
- Autism cannot be simplified into distinct levels such as high functioning or low functioning, as it is a spectrum with complexities that cannot be accurately categorized or measured.
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Common Myth: Autism is caused by vaccines
One of the most widely heard myths about autism is that it is caused by vaccines. This belief has been repeatedly debunked, with the doctor who popularized this idea losing his medical license. Despite the lack of evidence, some parents have withheld vaccines based on faulty research, believing that it can reduce or reverse the symptoms of autism.
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