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A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds

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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. ...
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2023-09-13 13:12:52.

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