Converging Representations of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism on Social Media: Linguistic and Topic Analysis of Trends in Reddit Data.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
Published Date: May 20, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Social media platforms have witnessed a substantial increase in mental health-related discussions, with particular attention focused on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. This heightened interest coincides with growing neurodiversity advocacy. The impact of these changes in the conceptualization of ADHD and autism, and the relationship between the 2 conditions, remains underexplored.

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  • Jemima Kang
    Early Cognitive Development Centre, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia.
  • Nick Haslam
    School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
  • Mike Conway
    Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine University of Utah 421 Wakara Way Ste 140, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-3514, USA.

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