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A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds (www.psypost.org)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I’d say the most important thing is teaching young people to be critical about the information they consume, which is only possible if this is talked about in a serious and comprehensive manner in school. Studies like this most likely enable that.

Also, having actual, decent information on those platforms also helps, most likely.

But if you’re asking me to solve this mess, idk. Misinformation has always been a thing.