Neuromyths About Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Misconceptions by Educators and the General Public

Neuromyths are commonly held misconceptions about the brain believed by both general public and educators. While much research has investigated prevalence of myths typically developing brain, less attention been devoted to pervasiveness neuromyths neurodevelopmental disorders, which have potential exacerbate stigma. This preregistered study what extent disorders (namely dyslexia, deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum syndrome) endorsed two groups: those working in education. In an online survey, 366 members 203 individuals education rated similar numbers be true, but more than neuromyths. As frequency access information emerged as a protective factor against endorsing populations, we argue that this problem may addressed via provision neuroeducational resources.