Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain.
People with ASD often have problems with social communication, interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.
Autism is not an illness. Being autistic does not mean you have an illness or disease. It means your brain works in a different way from other people.
Autism is not spiritual
It can be diagnosed and managed
With early intervention, a child with autism can learn the skills needed for successful navigation in communication and social interaction with peers in school and in life generally
Autism isn’t a disease. This is important because we try to “cure” diseases. With autism, the goal isn’t a cure. Instead, we find ways to help your child identify and make the most of their strengths while managing any challenges they might face.
Autistic people are neurodivergent. Neurodivergent is a word that describes people whose brains are different than what’s “typical,” or expected. They may excel more in certain areas and need more support in other areas compared to their neurotypical peers.
Autism is a spectrum. Everyone on this planet is unique — and that fact doesn’t change when we’re talking about autistic kids (or adults). Autism is a spectrum in the sense that there’s a very wide range of personality traits, strengths and challenges you might have when you’re autistic — just as there is for any other person.
Autism is often misunderstood. For decades, people (including doctors) have said and done things that we now know are wrong or even harmful to autistic people. For example, early forms of behavioral therapy used strict methods to try and get kids to act and talk like their peers. We can’t erase this history, but we’ve learned from it. Today’s therapies help autistic kids and their families gain skills without forcing kids to fit into a certain mold. But plenty of autism myths still exist, and it takes time to get the truth out there.

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