Knowledge of autism among students at a South African Institute of Higher Education
Marguerite De Jongh,
Heidi A.M. Mapisa
Abstract:Background: Autism is a significant concern because of the increase in the prevalence of the disorder. University healthcare students might not all be adequately prepared to serve autistic individuals. Hence, there is a need in the South African context for information on healthcare practitioners’ knowledge of general aspects, diagnosis and management of autism.Aim: To determine current knowledge on autism among speech-language pathology and audiology (SLP A) students at a South African Higher Education Insti… Show more
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