 Most people have wrong misconceptions about autism. Here are four common autism myths and facts that every parent should know. Number four will shock you. So watch till the end so as not to miss the most important one. First myth, autistic children don't want friends. That's just not true. Autistic kids might struggle with making friends because social stuff can be a bit tricky for them. They might not catch on to social cues, find it hard to see things from someone else's point of view or not know how to keep a chat going. Sometimes they might end up not talking at all or talking a lot about something the other kids not into. It's not that they don't want friends. There are just reasons why it can be a bit tough. And get this, some families get a late diagnosis because doctors thought their kid was super friendly and cute, clearly wanting friends so it couldn't be autism.