Knowing the Word ‘Neurodiversity’ Does Not Lower Autism Stigma Among Turkish Students
Bioengineer.org
A study found that Turkish medical and psychology students who are familiar with the term 'neurodiversity' do not show significantly lower levels of autism stigma. While familiarity with the term was linked to higher personal acceptance of autism, it did not correlate with reduced stigma. Psychology students were more likely to view autism as diversity, whereas medical students were more inclined to attribute it to biological or environmental factors.
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