title: Understanding autism.
abstract: Although much is known about autism, misconceptions persist. A case report is presented and used as a framework for dispelling some common myths about the condition. A simple, practical model for understanding autism is proposed and recommendations are provided for the practitioner managing a child with autistic-like features.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology