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  • Psychology
  • Communication Studies

Background:

  • Understanding online discourse is crucial for supporting families with autism treatment decisions.
  • Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy is a topic of significant public interest and controversy.
  • Online platforms like Reddit are important spaces for sharing information and experiences related to autism interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key themes in Reddit discussions about ABA interventions for autism using topic modeling.
  • To analyze the linguistic characteristics of these online conversations.
  • To explore the relationship between linguistic features and user perspectives (pro-ABA, anti-ABA, undecided; parent, professional, individual with autism).

Main Methods:

  • Topic modeling was employed to uncover 11 distinct themes within Reddit posts.
  • Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) analysis was used to examine language patterns.
  • User categories were analyzed in relation to linguistic aspects and identified themes.

Main Results:

  • Eleven major themes emerged, covering autism, its management, stakeholders, and support needs.
  • Reddit posts primarily featured personal experiences and opinions rather than clinical or research information.
  • Linguistic analysis indicated an intimate, personal tone in posts, contrasting with an empirical, data-driven approach.

Conclusions:

  • The study offers valuable insights into diverse perspectives on ABA therapy for autism.
  • Findings highlight the prevalence of personal narratives in online autism discourse.
  • This research can inform the development and dissemination of evidence-based information for families and professionals.