A diagnosis from Dr. Doomscroll? It may be time for a second opinion. Social media users are increasingly diagnosing themselves with autism after watching TikTok content about the neurodevelopmental condition, drawing mixed reactions from experts. While the trend can raise awareness and build community around autism, there are concerns that much of the content is misleading or inaccurate. And just because you have a few eccentricities in common with an influencer who has a bona fide diagnosis doesn’t mean you’re on the spectrum.
Source: TikTok’s convinced everyone they have autism — what’s actually going on
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