Table 3 Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder questionnaire items failed by ≥ 50 % of the sample

A child with autism often does better with visual input than auditory input.

True

38 (34–42)

Children with autism usually grow up to be adults with schizophrenia.

False

32 (28–36)

Changing the diet of a child with autism will make a difference in their outcome.

False

28 (24–32)

Children with autism do not show social attachments, even to parents.

True

23 (19–27)

Autism occurs in less than 10 % of the population

True

20 (16–24)

Autism is curable if diagnosed early and the appropriate intervention is provided.

False

5 (3–7)

Autism is a psychological problem.

False

4 (2–6)

With the proper treatment, most children with autism outgrow autism.

False

4 (2–6)