Deconstructing Information About Autism Diagnosis in Adults on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Content Analysis
The broad reach of these videos indicates that TikTok is a potent platform for autism awareness, education, and identity exploration. This research underscores the role of social media in shaping public perception of autism and highlights the need for enhanced digital literacy to navigate and disseminate information. It also provides insight into discussions of autistic identity, which may help providers connect more effectively with this growing population.
Authors
- Hye‐Jin Paek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8415-5541)
- Emily Brennan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9779-0210)
- Vanessa Hus Bal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0750-823X)
- Hélène Romano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2388-9477)
- Linnea A. Lampinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4379-5782)
- Xinyue Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9422-2955)
Institutions
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Published
- 2025-11-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-07123-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20