A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are "patently false," study finds
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A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that a significant majority (73%) of informational videos on TikTok tagged with "#Autism" contain inaccurate or overgeneralized information about autism. Despite the prevalence of misinformation, these videos have amassed billions of views, highlighting the potential for widespread misconceptions about autism on the platform. ...

A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds::A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that a significant majority (73%) of informational videos on TikTok tagged with “#Autism” contain inaccurate or overgeneralized information about autism. Despite the prevalence of misinformation, these videos have amassed billions of views, highlighting the potential for widespread misconceptions about autism on the platform. …

    • watson387@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      10·
      1 year ago

      This is exactly it. I get so tired of hearing people say shit like “I forgot. I’m so adhd.” or “Everyone’s a little adhd.” No, you’re/they’re not and you apparently don’t even know what it is or you wouldn’t say things like that.

    • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      1 year ago

      . I didn’t get diagnosed until a year after college and started medication soon after. My god it was like night and day

      I always joke that diagnosis would be much easier if everyone was just given a bit of adderall and see how they respond. Bouncing off the walls? Normie. Finally finishes their taxes? ADHD.

        • PrincessLeiasCatEnglish
          4·
          1 year ago

          I hear stories like this and I’m still searching for the one that will do this for me. I think I’m on #4 now. Fingers crossed!

      • canihasaccount@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Adderall makes nearly everyone work-motivated. That’s why college students abuse it when studying/writing, and why the old don’t-do-meth commercials used to describe people cleaning their spotless houses.