Debunking 15 myths about autism
Youâre either autistic or youâre not. Many times, people will use this phrase as a way to relate to autistic people and identify with their tics or âquirksâ. Itâs a well-meaning attempt to say âhey, youâre not that different from everyone else, we all have peculiar behaviors.â However, autism is not just a set of behaviors or âquirksâ, itâs a neurological difference that affects how a person experiences the world around them. To say âweâre all a little autisticâ kind of trivializes the struggles