(CNN) -- After the horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, a parade of self-appointed experts tried to insinuate that people with autism are prone to inexplicable acts of violence because they lack the ability for empathy and social connection. This is because the shooter, Adam Lanza, had been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. These speculations are needless, untrue and hurtful. I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when I was 9 years old. I had a lot of anxiety when I was in school, not because I have autism but because other kids would often bully and ridicule me. I was a smart kid, but I was very socially awkward. Thankfully, my parents were very supportive and helped me get through many dark days.
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Alex Plank: After Newtown shooting, some people say autism is linked to violence
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Plank: These speculations are needless, untrue and hurtful
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He says people with autism are ethical but have trouble reading social signals
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Plank: We don't need more senseless finger-pointing at an entire community
Fortunately, not everyone has been listening to some of the so-called experts who are implying that autism has something to do with @placeholder's horrible act.