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Direct linkStephanie C. Stern – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This research investigated the impact popular novels have on knowledge about and attitudes towards Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), compared to that of traditional college textbooks. Study 1 found that participants in the novel condition chose fewer correct and fewer incorrect responses to questions about ASD. Participants did not differ in their…
Descriptors: Popular Culture, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Novels
