Knowledge and perception regarding autism among primary school teachers: A cross-sectional survey from Pakistan, South Asia

• Main Authors: Adil Ayub (Author), Buria Naeem (Author), Wajahat Nazir Ahmed (Author), Suraksha Srichand (Author), Komal Aziz (Author), Brooj Abro (Author), Sehrish Najam (Author), Duraiz Murtaza (Author), Ali Ahmed Janjua (Author), Sara Ali (Author), Imtiaz Jehan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Early detection and intervention seem to improve development in autistic children, and teachers form an important part of their early social environment. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess baseline knowledge and misconceptions regarding autism among school teachers and...