Research in Brief: What Do Medical Students Know about Autism?.

Shah, Kalpna

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ERIC Number: EJ627991

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Publication Date: 2001

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Research in Brief: What Do Medical Students Know about Autism?

Shah, Kalpna

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v5 n2 p127-33 Jun 2001

A study investigated autism awareness among 250 English medical students at different stages of training. Compared to first-year students, fourth-year students were significantly more likely to respond correctly to questions related to diagnostic criteria and core symptoms; however, significant differences were not found for other aspects. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level, Medical Education, Medical Schools, Medical Students, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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