Debunking the Top 5 Myths about Autism

This video is about "Debunking the Top 5 Myths about Autism" Myth #1: I caused my child’s Autism Autism is a developmental disorder that is genetic and a child is born with it. It is not caused. It is not your fault. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html Myth #2: Autism can’t be diagnosed until age 3 Truth: Signs can be seen between 6 and 12 months. Diagnosis is usually made between 18 and 24 months. Around 24 months a diagnosis is considered, valid, stable and reliable. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17924183 https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html Myth #3: People with Autism are not smart Truth: Almost half (about 44%) of children identified with ASD has average to above average intellectual ability. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/ss/ss6503a1.htm Myth #4: If I have 1 child with Autism, I will have another Truth: Parents who have a child with ASD have a 2%–18% chance of having a second child who is also affected. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html Myth #5: Autism is a rising epidemic Truth: Professionals are identifying children better and earlier. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-real-reasons-autism-rates-are-up-in-the-u-s/ 0:00 Introduction 0:01 MYTH: I CAUSED MY CHILD'S AUTISM 0:40 MYTH: AUTISM CAN'T BE DIAGNOSED UNTIL 3 1:37 MYTH: PEOPLE WITH AUTISM ARE NOT SMART 2:04 MYTH: IF I HAVE 1 CHILD WITH AUTISM I WILL HAVE ANOTHER 2:16 MYTH: AUTISM IS A RISING EPIDEMIC 2:51 EXTRA STATS 🙋‍♀️ Hi! I’m Kayla (Chalko) Gonzales, a licensed speech-language pathologist in California specializing in early intervention for toddlers with speech delays. 👉🏻 Want to advance your child’s language skills? 1️⃣ Get my (FREE) E-book “5 Things Every Parent Should Know about Speech." https://shop.walkietalkiespeechtherapy.com/pages/email-list 2️⃣ Enroll in my online course “How to Teach a Toddler to Talk” to learn my proven step-by-step process for communication success. https://shop.walkietalkiespeechtherapy.com/products/how-to-teach-a-toddler-to-talk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WalkieTalkieST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkietalkiespeechtherapy/ or @walkietalkiespeechtherapy Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walkietalkiest Website: https://shop.walkietalkiespeechtherapy.com/ Disclaimer: I’m a licensed speech-language pathologist in California. These videos are meant for general education. Every child is different; this should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a professional in your area.