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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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[-] unodostres@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

No surprise

[-] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Tiktok is still probably a better source of information than most British doctors. Official diagnosis by an expert is obviously the gold standard but I would imagine self diagnosis remains the starting point for the majority of people.

[-] themajesticdodo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

That is a completely ridiculous statement.

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[-] nyar@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

https://youtu.be/x4ieMzbXiRA?si=DLpabc43eJNT_zHm

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