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Knowledge, attitudes, and associated factors of caregivers towards children with autism spectrum disorder in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia.

Nurkhaniza KamanAzlina IshakJuliawati Muhammad
Published in: PeerJ (2023)
The proportion of caregivers with good knowledge of ASD and good attitudes toward children with ASD was high. The caregiver's age and sex, the position of the ASD child among the siblings, and the presence of other types of learning disorders in the family need to be considered when managing children with ASD.
Keyphrases
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • intellectual disability
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • palliative care
  • mental health