University students' attitudes toward individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Egypt.
This study examined predictors of university students' attitudes toward individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Egypt. A total of 307 university students were asked to complete measures of attitudes toward individuals with ASD, knowledge of ASD, quantity and quality of direct contact with...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 71; no. 3; pp. 341 - 352 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2025
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