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Reframing Autism Misconceptions

Why everyone is not “a little autistic”

I think I know why so many people think "everyone is a little autistic"

It's because autistic needs are human needs…

Watch Time: 1:34

“Everyone does that. It’s not autism.”

"Everyone does that. It's not an autistic trait. Stop making everything about autism."

I feel like I need to make something very clear because I've seen this comment a lot lately.

Behaviors aren't autistic traits. They are MANIFESTATIONS of autistic traits…

Watch Time: 1:30

“That’s not exclusive to autism”

If I describe a common autistic sign or trait and your first reaction is...

"That's not exclusive to autism," or

"Just because a person does that, doesn't mean they're autistic"...

I'd like to explain something to you…

Watch Time: 1:52

4 things about autism you may not know

4 things about autism you may not know...

1. Autism is hereditary – Some studies have estimated that up to 90% of the variance in autistic traits is due to genetic factors…

Watch Time: 2:09

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