APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Distinct Communication Patterns in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights from Reddit Topic Engagement

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Developmental

  • Jesse Bahrke
    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
  • Steven Miller
    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Abstract

Reddit posts from self-identified autistic adults and a control group were analyzed using Latent Dirichlet Allocation to examine topic engagement. Findings reveal significant differences in thematic diversity, highlighting unique communication patterns. However, regression analysis indicated no predictive relationship between two time point scores, suggesting further research.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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