Current state of autism knowledge in the general population of the United States / Megan E. GOLSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 90 (February 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 90 (February 2022) . - 101886 Titre : Current state of autism knowledge in the general population of the United States Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Megan E. GOLSON, Auteur ; Kandice J. BENALLIE, Auteur ; Chandler M. BENNEY, Auteur ; Sarah E. SCHWARTZ, Auteur ; Maryellen Brunson MCCLAIN, Auteur ; Bryn HARRIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101886 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Autism  General population  Knowledge  Lay beliefs Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The increasing prevalence of autism warrants increased knowledge for laypersons who engage with autistic individuals . However, limited research has been conducted on the general population’s knowledge of autism. Method The present study describes the current level of autism knowledge among a general population sample in the United States (N = 318) using the Autism Spectrum Knowledge Scale, General Population version (ASKSG; McClain et al., 2019). Results Participants in our study were more knowledgeable about the symptoms and behaviors associated with autism than the etiology, prevalence, and assessment procedures. Conclusions The lack of knowledge in the general population surrounding autism necessitates further efforts to increase public awareness. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101886 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Current state of autism knowledge in the general population of the United States [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Megan E. GOLSON, Auteur ; Kandice J. BENALLIE, Auteur ; Chandler M. BENNEY, Auteur ; Sarah E. SCHWARTZ, Auteur ; Maryellen Brunson MCCLAIN, Auteur ; Bryn HARRIS, Auteur . - 101886. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 90 (February 2022) . - 101886 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Autism  General population  Knowledge  Lay beliefs Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The increasing prevalence of autism warrants increased knowledge for laypersons who engage with autistic individuals . However, limited research has been conducted on the general population’s knowledge of autism. Method The present study describes the current level of autism knowledge among a general population sample in the United States (N = 318) using the Autism Spectrum Knowledge Scale, General Population version (ASKSG; McClain et al., 2019). Results Participants in our study were more knowledgeable about the symptoms and behaviors associated with autism than the etiology, prevalence, and assessment procedures. Conclusions The lack of knowledge in the general population surrounding autism necessitates further efforts to increase public awareness. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101886 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

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