There are so many misconceptions about autism and what it means to be autistic. Today we're busting 7 myths about autism that are very commonly repeated but just not true, not only from my own lived experiences, but also from many other autistics.

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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Myth No. 1: Relationships with Others
01:37 - Myth No. 2: Need to Be Alone
03:01 - Myth No. 3: Lack of Affection
03:56 - Myth No. 4: Eye Contact
05:19 - Myth No. 5: Autistics Look a Certain Way
06:09 - Myth No. 6: ADHD or ASD, Not Both
07:00 - Myth No. 7: Socially Awkward
07:52 - BONUS: Empathy


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