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Missing puzzle piece

Autism is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder, in which the victims have impaired speech in terms of both verbal and nonverbal communication, limited social interaction due to the inability to communicate as well as repetitive conduct. Many studies are looking into the environmental changes to explain how autism manifest itself in becoming a disorder.

1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

2. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

3. In what type of community do you live?

City or urban community

Suburban community

Rural community

Other (please specify)

4. Do you know of anyone with a mental disability or mental retardation?

Yes

NO

5. How comfortable are you with being around someone with a mental disability?

Not comfortable at all	Somewhat comfortable	Comfortable	Very comfortable		N/A
Not comfortable at all	Somewhat comfortable	Comfortable	Very comfortable		N/A

6. Do you know of anyone with autism?

7. Have you heard or read about the incorrect research/data linking autism to immunization shots?

Yes

No

Other (please specify)

8. Do you think there is a genetic link to mental disorders?

Other (please specify)

9. Do you think environmental changes or environmental stressors could manifest mental disorders?

Other (please specify)

10. How familiar are you with autism?

Never heard of it	Heard of it but never met a person with the disorder	Somewhat familiar	Know someone with the disorder	Very familiar
Never heard of it	Heard of it but never met a person with the disorder	Somewhat familiar	Know someone with the disorder	Very familiar