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How Social Media Influences Public Perceptions of Autism - Coggle Diagram
How Social Media Influences Public Perceptions of Autism
Positives
Awareness and Educaiton
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39176861/
Main point: videos created by autistic individuals can educate the public, challenges stigma, and increase understanding of autism.
Direct quote: "These shared personal stories can help increase public literacy about autism, dispel autism stigmas, and emphasizes individuality"
Community support
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38389125/
Main point: social media communities can help individuals with autism feel accepted, understood, and less isolated
Direct Quote: "you get a sense of a community and you dont feel so alone."
Autistic voices
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16970515/
Main point: Online communications give autistic individuals opportunities to express themselves and challenge assumptions about their communication abilities
Direct quote: "the internet may be a powerful tool in enabling this voice to be heard."
Negatives
Misinformation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37544970/
Main point: Researchers examined 133 informational TikTok videos about autism. They found 41% were inaccurate, 32% were overgeneralized, and only 27% were accurate.
Direct quote: "most of the information provided, however, appears to be misaligned with current knowledge."
Stereotypes
Misleading portrayals