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Representations of Autism in Digital Space: Trajectories of Social Media Discourse

https://doi.org/10.24412/1998-5533-2026-2-353-356

Abstract

In Russia and the world as a whole, there has been an increase in the number of children with autism, which has raised concerns about social inclusion. Social media plays a significant role in addressing the issues of stigmatization and deprivation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders as a scientific and practical challenge, as it reflects and shapes the trajectory of awareness, understanding, and social perceptions of the situation. The purpose of this study is to identify trends in the discourse about autism in social media in the context of assessing its impact on the social perception of individuals with ASD. Based on a comparative analysis of social media messages from 2018 and 2025, the authors identify trends in the volume and structure of messages, the masculinization of discourse, and the positivization of message tone. An interpretative analysis of the most popular messages suggests a shift in discourse trajectories from local family and bureaucratic stories to global sensational scenarios that blur the expert agenda.

 

About the Author

Zh. V. Savelieva
Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
Russian Federation

Zhanna Vladimirovna Savelieva

Kazan 



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Savelieva Zh.V. Representations of Autism in Digital Space: Trajectories of Social Media Discourse. The Review of Economy, the Law and Sociology. 2026;(2):353-356. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24412/1998-5533-2026-2-353-356

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