Characteristics of healthcare workers at various autism centers in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (n=136).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (mean±SD) | 20-54 years (29±6.7) |
| Saudi nationality | 83 (61) |
| Specialty | |
| Special education | 48 (35) |
| Psychology | 34 (25) |
| Speech and language | 23 (17) |
| Social services | 9 (7) |
| Physical therapy | 7 (5) |
| Administration | 6 (4.5) |
| Computer technology | 5 (3.5) |
| Nursing | 4 (3) |
| Educational level | |
| Master degree | 4 (3) |
| Bachelor | 118 (87) |
| Diploma | 7 (5) |
| Lower degree | 6 (4.5) |
| Duration of training (mean±SD) | (17±35) |
| Duration of experience | (58±62) |