APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Undergraduate Students Endorse Both the Social/Neurodiversity-Focused and Medical/Disability-Focused Models of Autism

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Developmental

  • Camilla McMahon
    Miami University
  • Sophia Thompson
    Miami University

Abstract

Undergraduate students indicated their agreement with 10 statements representative of the Social/Neurodiversity-Focused Model and 10 statements representative of the Medical/Disability-Focused Model of autism. The majority of undergraduate students agreed with statements associated with both models, suggesting that they do not perceive these to be opposing models.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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