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Natalia Van Esch¹, Troy Q Boucher², Grace Iarocci²

¹Department of Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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Summary

School-aged children form biased first impressions of autistic children, rating them as less likeable. Despite negative perceptions, willingness to interact remained similar, highlighting the need for autism education in schools to reduce stigma.

Keywords:

First impressions Perceptions of autism School-age children Stigma

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Child Psychology
Developmental Neuroscience
Social Cognition

Background:

Autistic individuals often face social challenges due to negative peer perceptions.
Understanding children's first impressions is crucial for fostering inclusive environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how school-aged children perceive autistic versus non-autistic peers based on brief video observations.
To determine if autistic children are perceived differently regarding social traits and if this impacts interaction willingness.

Main Methods:

Children aged 5-12 viewed 10-second videos of autistic and non-autistic children.
Participants rated children on social traits (e.g., likeable, confident) and behavioral intentions (e.g., willingness to interact).

Main Results:

Autistic children were perceived as more awkward, aggressive, and less likeable than non-autistic children.
Despite negative perceptions, willingness to interact with both groups was similar.
Rater's age, IQ, sex, autistic traits, or social competence did not influence these perceptions.

Conclusions:

School-aged children exhibit biased perceptions of autistic peers, irrespective of their own characteristics.
Early educational interventions are needed to challenge autism stereotypes and biases in schools.
Promoting autism understanding can reduce stigma, enhance inclusion, and improve peer interactions.