Dezinformacja wokół zaburzeń spektrum autyzmu

Julia Mazur; Jakub Dąbrowski; Beata Gellert; Urszula Religioni; Janusz Ostrowski; Jarosław Pinkas

doi:10.36553/wm.186

Published: 2025-12-09

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)

Disinformation Surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Julia Mazur , Jakub Dąbrowski , Beata Gellert , Urszula Religioni , Janusz Ostrowski , Jarosław Pinkas

Wiedza Medyczna

Section: Review papers

https://doi.org/10.36553/wm.186

Abstract

This article comprehensively analyzes the phenomenon of disinformation surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), identifying key sources of false narratives (e.g., social media, anti-vaccine movements), the most common types of myths (e.g., links between vaccines and autism), and their impact on neurodivergent individuals and public health policy. The paper also presents recommendations for countering disinformation, as proposed by participants of a debate held during the conference “Autism Spectrum Disorder – Facts and Myths.” Experts’ suggestions include broad education, engagement of scientists, and involvement of public institutions.

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dezinformacja, autyzm, zaburzenia ze spektrum autyzmu

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Mazur, J., Dąbrowski, J., Gellert, B., Religioni, U., Ostrowski, J., & Pinkas, J. (2025). Disinformation Surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder . Wiedza Medyczna, 7(2), 67–74. https://doi.org/10.36553/wm.186

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Julia Mazur

jmazur@cmkp.edu.pl
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8758-3128

Affiliation:

Szkoła Zdrowia Publicznego, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Warszawa, Polska Poland

Jakub Dąbrowski

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5141-1174

Affiliation:

Szkoła Zdrowia Publicznego, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Warszawa, Polska Poland

Beata Gellert

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4844-7391

Affiliation:

Zakład Komunikacji Medycznej, Szkoła Zdrowia Publicznego, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Warszawa, Polska Poland

Urszula Religioni

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1434-2138

Affiliation:

Zakład Ekonomiki Zdrowia i Badań nad Jakością Życia, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Warszawa, Polska Poland

Janusz Ostrowski

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0242-9399

Affiliation:

Zakład Historii Medycyny, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Warszawa, Polska Poland

Jarosław Pinkas

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1015-9643

Affiliation:

Zakład Medycyny Stylu Życia, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Warszawa, Polska Poland