9th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Time: 12:30
Room: 224
Presenter(s): Ashley Souffrant
Title: Educational Interventions for Increasing Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Nicole Rushing , Psychology

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming increasingly prevalent among children, but research shows there is often still a harmful stigma toward those affected by it. The purpose of this study is to compare effectiveness of online interventions to increase awareness of ASD. Undergraduate students at Campbell University were randomly assigned to one of three interventions: factual video, personal testimonial video, and interactive game. Participants completed an online survey about knowledge of ASD before and after the intervention. This study will provide information about how we can increase knowledge of ASD for students with varying levels of prior exposure to ASD.