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. …

    • 30p87@feddit.deEnglish
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      1 year ago

      It, and many other social media platforms, are very good sources for various topics. Such as bullying, cringyness, (social media) addiction and shortening attention span. You can experience it first hand by joining a platform based on short (<= 1min) moving visual media today! Bonus: Even big tech will learn a lot - about you! So start sharing your nudes on Snapchat today.