Misconception About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mentor 1
Celeste Campos-Castillo
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
27-4-2018 1:00 PM
Description
Misconceptions about Autism occur regularly and are part of the reality individuals with Autism live daily. Some of these misconceptions have presented themselves through forums and websites on the internet such as social media sites and YouTube. This content analysis assesses the social support that is created through comments on YouTube videos posted by individuals with Autism. Comments are coded into categories such as questioning a diagnosis, seeking information or advice, and checking in based on the nature of the comment. While categorizing the comments on each video a trend of the general population having misconceptions about how Autism presents itself and how it can manifest in each individual with a diagnosis has been highlighted. It is important to examine such comments to evaluate a need for a program to educate the general population on the basics of Autism to change the misconceptions about individuals with a diagnosis. Aside from comments relating to a lack of understanding there has been an overwhelmingly positive display of support for individuals posting videos as well as a critical commentary on the educational system and its deficits relating the individuals with Autism.
Misconception About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Union Wisconsin Room
Misconceptions about Autism occur regularly and are part of the reality individuals with Autism live daily. Some of these misconceptions have presented themselves through forums and websites on the internet such as social media sites and YouTube. This content analysis assesses the social support that is created through comments on YouTube videos posted by individuals with Autism. Comments are coded into categories such as questioning a diagnosis, seeking information or advice, and checking in based on the nature of the comment. While categorizing the comments on each video a trend of the general population having misconceptions about how Autism presents itself and how it can manifest in each individual with a diagnosis has been highlighted. It is important to examine such comments to evaluate a need for a program to educate the general population on the basics of Autism to change the misconceptions about individuals with a diagnosis. Aside from comments relating to a lack of understanding there has been an overwhelmingly positive display of support for individuals posting videos as well as a critical commentary on the educational system and its deficits relating the individuals with Autism.
