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'Tiktokification' of autism

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I was just wondering what you guys think of how autism is presented on tiktok. On the one hand I see a good place to find relatable creators and community, and learn more about autism, but on the other hand I see things like misinformation and just a general presentation that generalises everyone with autism and some times just makes me feel icky.

Like terms like 'touch of the 'tism' and 'tism' seem infantilising? and just like people are afraid to say 'autism' to me?

And autism feels idk ? minimised? like it comes across as just kind of being quirky, and people are too comfortable with using it as the butt of a joke.

I do recognise the positives and I am glad it is being destigmatised to a certain extent.

Just wondering if you guys feel the same or if it is just me? I'm open minded about it and understand my unease could just be something about me personally.

Let me know what you think!

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  • Social media in general all runs on algorithms which means if you accidentally "step in poo" with a mis-click the system thinks you must like doing the digital equivalent of stepping in others smelly digital leavings (toxic channels/creators/etc), and so it will throw more of the digital poo at you until it takes a toll on your mental health and a lot of people make the fatal mistake of deleting themselves when they should just delete the apps. People also love to manufacture outrage for clicks because they think going viral off the insecurities of other humans will fill the void left by the absence of genuine self esteem, so you have to be very careful when watching/reading anything online to make sure hatemongers aren't predating upon your fears to lure you down their extremist rabbit holes.

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