Parents' knowledge and attitude and behavior toward autism: a survey of Chinese families having children with autism spectrum disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased. Therefore, implementing effective parent training programs for parents of children with autism is of paramount importance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, little is known about the status of and gaps in parents' knowledge on ASD, which may hinder the development of valid parental training programs. Herein, we aimed at exploring the status of Chinese parents' knowledge, attitude and behavior toward ASD, and potential factors affecting the acquisition of correct knowledge.

Methods

This study used a self-designed parental knowledge questionnaire of autism (PKQA) comprising 20 questions alongside another questionnaire comprising addi

SUBMITTER: Wang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9561515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature