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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    1 year ago

    I’m really torn on this, because on one hand the over generalization of ADHD prevented me - and is still preventing me - from taking my own diagnosis too seriously, but that same information got me to at least think about it and get a consult with a psychiatrist on it in the first place.

    It helped the diagnosis but not the feelings of being an imposter post-diagnosis.

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      Dr Russell Barkley is, as far as I can tell, the world’s foremost expert on ADHD.

      He’s got lectures that I found engaging enough to watch, and shorter videos on various subjects-topics.

      Watching his stuff, it felt very validating and enlightening and helped push me past my imposter feelings.