In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, CNN is planning a report on myths of autism (such as that “thimerosal in vaccines is the main cause for autism”) and ask readers:
- Do you think that there are prevailing myths related to autism? What are they?
- What questions do you need answered?
- Does autism touch your life? Tell us your story here: Autism iReport
Here’s 10 myths about autism on Wrong Planet including “autism is an epidemic” and “most autistics are ‘low-functioning (and for some further debunking of the whole notion of “high vs. low functioning,” see Asperger Square 8’s post entitled I Am Joe’s Functioning Label).
Let the debunking begin!
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