MYTH #1

Autistic people can’t communicate, or have major problems communicating. 

THE REALTY

Many people who have autism communicate very well, although certain aspects of communication do not come naturally to them. Some need alternative ways to communicate, such as pictograms, pointing, writing or typing words, etc. 

MYTH #2

All people with autism are aggressive. 

THE REALTY

Most autistic people are not aggressive. When they are, it is more likely to be caused by discomfort, inability to communicate or feeling scared, rather than a desire to hurt people. 

MYTH #3

Autistic people are super intelligent and only have one interest.

THE REALTY

One study found that 69% of autistic people had an IQ below 85 (the average IQ of a high school dropout). Only 3% of autistic people were found to have IQs above 115, even though 15% of the population should be at this level.

People with autism can have many interests.