Table 1 Most cited clinical signs of ASD indicated by participants
Clinical signs | Students/residents | Pediatricians | Other physicians | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DSM-5a ASD Diagnostic Criteria | Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction | 49.6% | 66.6% | 32.8% |
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities | 42.5% | 23.1% | 36% | |
Delayed speech or absence of speech | 35.2% | 56.4% | 34.4% | |
Limited eye contact | 9.7% | 20.5% | 21.3% | |
Aggression/self-injury | 10.5% | 23.1% | 13.1% | |
Mental retardation | 17% | 7.7% | 5% | |
Lack of emotional empathy | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.5% | |
Do not know clinical signs of ASD (no answer/not a single correct answer) | 17.4% | 12.8% | 24.6% | |