| Title: |
Brief Report: Learning about Autism--Is the Source of Autism Knowledge Associated with Differences in Autism Knowledge, Autism Identity, and Experiences of Stigma |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Simon M. Bury (ORCID 0000-0003-1273-9091); Alex Haschek (ORCID 0000-0003-2154-216X); Michael Wenzel (ORCID 0000-0003-3844-8487); Jennifer R. Spoor (ORCID 0000-0003-1205-8317); Darren Hedley (ORCID 0000-0002-6256-7104) |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(11):4346-4353. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
8 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Autism Spectrum Disorders; Self Concept; Knowledge Level; Social Bias; Negative Attitudes; Adults; Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-022-05823-5 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257; 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: |
People on the autism spectrum can learn about autism from various sources, likely differing in the information, portrayal, and discussion they offer. The present study investigates where autistic people learn about autism, and whether their information source is associated with their level of autism knowledge, perceptions of stigma, and development and expression of an autism identity. A survey of 198 Australian adults with an autism diagnosis showed that learning about autism from conventional sources (e.g., professionals, parents) was associated with more internalised stigma, lower endorsement of special abilities and autism identity, whereas online blogs and social media showed the opposite pattern as well as more accurate knowledge of autism. The findings raise questions about how authoritative sources of information discuss autism. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1443029 |
| Database: |
ERIC |