r/science Professor | Medicine 5d ago

Neuroscience New study finds online self-reports may not accurately reflect clinical autism diagnoses. Adults who report high levels of autistic traits through online surveys may not reflect the same social behaviors or clinical profiles as those who have been formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

https://www.psypost.org/new-study-finds-online-self-reports-may-not-accurately-reflect-clinical-autism-diagnoses/
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u/TheScrufLord 5d ago

I’ve done one, knowing already that I have autism just to see where I’d land on their scale.

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u/TactlessTortoise 5d ago

Did you succeed?

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u/qwqwqw 5d ago

It cured her of her autism!