Autism Myths and Legends

Author: Vera von de Greent

Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome | Popular medicine & health | Coping with illness & specific conditions

Published on 4^th December 2025 by Icon Books in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 96 pages
233mm x 166mm x 7mm | 240g

Where does the myth of the refrigerator mother come from?Do vaccines cause autism?Do autistic people lack empathy?Discover the most common myths and legends about autism with Vera and her companions from the Autism Dream Team and the Equality All Stars. This book challenges preconceptions about autism and explains complex ideas with a range of superb illustrations and easy to understand language, making it an essential guide for anybody looking to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.

This fun, accessible and illuminating book takes the reader on a journey of discovery and is a celebration of the difference and variety of humanity.