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Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding Autism in Israeli Society.

Sara Ferman^1,2, Osnat Segal^1,3

¹¹Department of Communication Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Autism & Developmental Language Impairments

|June 11, 2026

Summary

Societal attitudes and knowledge about autism in Israel are generally positive, with knowledge being a key driver of acceptance. Educational and cultural factors significantly influence public perceptions of autism.

Keywords:

attitudes autism cultural diversity knowledge neurodiversity

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Psychology
Sociology
Public Health

Background:

Societal perceptions of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) vary significantly across diverse populations.
Understanding public knowledge and attitudes is crucial for developing effective autism acceptance initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine societal attitudes and knowledge regarding autism in Israel's diverse population.
To investigate the influence of socio-demographic factors on autism perception.
To identify predictors of positive attitudes towards autism.

Main Methods:

A total of 2,377 respondents completed the Societal Attitudes Towards Autism (SATA) questionnaire, translated into Hebrew and Arabic.
The survey assessed socio-demographic variables, familiarity with autism, knowledge, and attitudes.
Hierarchical regression analyses were used to determine predictors of attitudes.

Main Results:

Overall positive attitudes (69.5%) and high knowledge levels (64.6%) regarding autism were reported.
Higher education, income, and familiarity with autistic individuals correlated with more positive attitudes and greater knowledge.
Ethnic variations were observed, with Jewish respondents showing more positive attitudes and knowledge than other groups.

Conclusions:

Knowledge about autism is the strongest predictor of positive societal attitudes.
Educational, socioeconomic, and cultural factors significantly shape public perceptions of autism.
Culturally responsive educational programs and social contact are vital for promoting autism acceptance in multicultural societies.