Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Inaccurate social media posts about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism have been linked to a rise in young people believing they have neurodevelopmental conditions, an expert has said after a study highlighted the levels of misinformation online. Researchers say their findings present a “clear need for action” for more high-quality information to be shared on social media and “strengthened content moderation”. Experts fro…