Level of Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Members of Saudi Society: An Exploratory Study

Authors : Ola Sukkar

Pages : 227-246

Doi:10.21565/ozelegitimdergisi.513953

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Publication Date : 2020-06-01

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The study aimed at identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) awareness level among Saudi society members. ASD awareness scale applied to (888) individuals. Results showed that most participants have no information about ASD, derived from their work in Special Education. There are no statistically significant differences in ASD awareness level among participants from different districts. There are statistically significant differences in the level of ASD awareness between male and female participants, favoring females, and between young and old participants, favoring young. The highest ASD awareness level was among PhD holders, and the lowest was among holders of moderate and lower qualifications. In profession terms, the highest ASD awareness level was among participants practicing Special Education and the lowest was among unemployed.
Keywords : ASD, Awareness