A psychiatrist’s question about the meaning of “autism” sparked a debate on Reddit, highlighting the confusion between genuine diagnoses and trends influenced by social media. As self-diagnosis rises, professionals struggle to differentiate between those truly needing support and those contributing to trivialization, diverting attention away from serious challenges faced by autistic individuals.
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Self-tests can be an initial step for some people to gain insight into their condition
a call for a nuanced approach to autism In an opinion article in the Belgian quality paper De Standaard, philosopher Tinneke Beeckman highlights the pitfalls of self-diagnosis and the complexity of identity. Beeckman mentions the emerging trend on TikTok where young people share videos in which they suspect they may have mental conditions such as autism,Continue reading “Self-tests can be an initial step for some people to gain insight into their condition”
Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?
‘Things I experience due to autism’ and ‘How to know if you have autism’. TikTok is full of such videos. What impact does that have? Experts are clear: ‘If someone labels themselves, it can have negative consequences.’ Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash It is becoming increasingly common these days to find videos and podcasts onContinue reading “Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?”
The importance of Tumblr
One of the frequently asked questions on the microblogging platform Tumblr, is how I see Tumblr, how important it is for me personally and how I see platforms in general. In this short text I’ll try to answer those three questions.
How do autistics deal with eroticism?
One of my contacts on Tumblr, asks me how autistic people deal with the spectrum of eroticism on social and other media from the soft beginnings to more edgier expressions without becoming puritan nor pervert. This honest answer is written without much experience on the subject but with so much more zest.
The European Autist 