Autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder marked with social communication deficits and interest in repetitive and restrictive behaviors is largely misunderstood. Does this disorder constitute a complete lack of social skills or does it involve alternative ways of communicating that are not the norm? This article will focus on one such symptom, namely the repetitive and restrictive behavior and tries to bust the myths surrounding it.

What is the biggest nightmare of an Asian parent? A common answer may be parenting a child who is modern, individualistic, self-centered, outspoken, and rebellious. Contradictorily, a western parent would consider similar qualities in their children to be rewarding. Decades of research concerning parenting science has distinguished between the eastern and western style of parenting, associating the former with authority and the latter with a liberal outlook. The existential question then is whether this bifurcation of parenting styles is normative?