Table 2.

Participants' general knowledge of ASD in children.

Questions on general knowledge of ASD in children	Correct response	Incorrect/ “not sure” responses
	n (%)	n (%)
International Autism Day is on 2 April every year.	73 (45.9)	86 (54.1)
ASD is a common disease.	94 (59.1)	65 (40.9)
ASD is a developmental disorder.	22 (13.8)	137 (86.2)
ASD is a congenital disease.	9 (5.7)	150 (94.3)
The causes of ASD include genetic factors.	5 (3.1)	154 (96.9)
There are state subsidies for families with ASD.	41 (25.8)	118 (74.2)