Is self-diagnosis a bad idea? Autism diagnoses are rapidly growing. It could be that more people are checking out their condition. Or it could be the result of misinformation.
Half of all autism TikToks misleading
Commodifying neurodiversity: A growing number of content creators have branded themselves autism influencers, and use social media to share aspects of their life, as well as earning money from their videos. Glossary
Neurodevelopment - The brain's development of systems or networks responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall brain function.
Neurotypical - A person who thinks, behaves and sees the world in a way that is considered "the norm" by the general population.
Diagnosis - The process of identifying a condition, injury or disease by looking for the signs and symptoms of that condition.