Autism is often identified as an epidemic. This graphic looks at the reality behind the autism epidemic and not just the hype.

The use of the term “Autism Spectrum” is misleading. It gives the impression that there is a single scale by which you can classify every Autistic person. This infographic shows the disorder of the Autistic Spectrum.

People have been searching for the cause of autism for decades.

Compare the clinical or parental viewpoint on the left, used to diagnose a child with a particular disorder, with the right side which represents the innate characteristics of the child, as seen from the inside. There is great value in early diagnosis. Treatment is an essential element of care and improves the lives of many autistic children, but that doesn’t change who they are.