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. …

  • NightAuthor@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you aren’t familiar with Dr Russell Barkley, you should look up his videos. He seems to be the foremost expert, but somehow I missed him for a couple of years.

    • agent_flounder@lemmy.oneEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I concur; he is the fellow I was watching that clarified many points particularly around executive function.