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A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds (www.psypost.org)
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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. ...

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[–] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

On the other hand, most people who ended up getting a diagnosis for some form of neurodivergence had suspicions themselves before specifically asking to get tested. In my experience, medical professionals really are not looking out for stuff as much as they should.

I myself ended up getting a diagnosis as an adult after my own insistence at getting tested, despite how obvious it was my whole life.

[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Not only did every teacher, doctor, court and family member fail to notice, a series of doctors denied that it existed over a period of years. I completely lost faith in our health service.