Social workers’ knowledge of autism and self-efficacy in its diagnosis and interventions

• Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders Vol. 108; p. 102251
• Main Authors: Karni-Visel, Yael, Atun-Einy, Osnat, Ben-Sasson, Ayelet
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2023
• Subjects: Autism; Clinical self-efficacy; Knowledge; Multidisciplinary; Social work; Autism; Knowledge; Social work; Clinical self-efficacy; Multidisciplinary

Early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and adequate care provision depend upon competent community service providers. Social workers are well positioned to detect ASD, especially in marginalized populations. This study assessed social workers’ ASD knowledge and clinical self-efficacy in A...