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Autism: Myths and facts (bilingual fact sheet)

Autism: Myths and facts (bilingual fact sheet)

This fact sheet shares some of the common misconceptions about autism within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It gives a factual response to each myth in order to support a greater understanding of autism.

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Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Published:
April 2023
Last reviewed:
March 2026

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