ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Explicit and Implicit Biases Affect Individuals' Perceptions of ASD Knowledge

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Social Psychology

  • Taylor Bucher
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Kristine Jacquin
    Fielding Graduate University

Abstract

Prior research shows that biases toward Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are influenced by individuals’ perceptions of their ASD knowledge and reported experience with ASD. We found individuals with more direct experience of ASD and more accurate knowledge of ASD perceived themselves as more knowledgeable about ASD.

Autism Spectrum Disorders