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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-06-2012 | Original Paper

Characteristics and Quality of Autism Websites

Auteurs: Brian Reichow, Jason I. Halpern, Timothy B. Steinhoff, Nicole Letsinger, Adam Naples, Fred R. Volkmar

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2012

Abstract

The World Wide Web is a common method for obtaining information on autism spectrum disorders, however, there are no guidelines for finding websites with high quality. We conducted two studies examining the characteristics and/or quality of autism websites in 2009 and 2010. We found websites with a .gov top-level domain had a statistically significant association with high quality websites and websites offering a product or service and websites promoting a non-evidence-based practice had a statistically significant association with poor quality websites. Based on our work we concluded that online information should not replace the information consumers obtain from professionals. Further implications for practice, overview of study limitations and future directions are provided.

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Titel: Characteristics and Quality of Autism Websites
Auteurs: Brian Reichow
Jason I. Halpern
Timothy B. Steinhoff
Nicole Letsinger
Adam Naples
Fred R. Volkmar
Publicatiedatum: 01-06-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1342-6

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