ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Autism Awareness Interacts with Empathic Concern in Reducing Stigma of Autism

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Diversity Science

  • Hung-Chu Lin
    University of Louisiana Lafayette
  • Jennifer Bisson
    Clemson University
  • Wade Johnson
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Abstract

This study explored the effect of interaction between empathic concern and autism awareness on stigma towards autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings underscored the importance of autism awareness when empathic concern was not sufficient, suggesting the utility of targeting autism awareness to enhance the effectiveness of stigma reduction interventions.

Autism Spectrum Disorders