Key questions about public ASD awareness and attitudes. (N=259)
| Questions | Positive Answer n (%) |
|---|---|
| Do children with autism have limitations in their social skills? | 237 (92) |
| Do children with autism have language and communication problems? | 205 (79) |
| Are you aware about any special centers for children with autism? | 190 (73) |
| Can the child with autism be employed in the future? | 183 (71) |
| Children with autism are at increased risk for epilepsy? | 155 (60) |
| Are there any medical treatments for children with autism? | 126 (49) |
| Can the child with autism attend regular school? | 104 (40) |
| Autism is related to using electronics? | 91 (35) |
| Is autism the result of improper parental upbringing of the affected child? | 64 (25) |
| Is the society aware on how to interact with autistic children? | 61 (24) |
| Autism is similar to mental retardation? | 49 (19) |
| Is autism an organic disease, similar to cerebral palsy? | 43 (17) |