Mean and mode scores for each item on the self-efficacy scale
| Item | Mean score (SD) | Range | Mode score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognising the signs and symptoms of autism in children | 5.2 (1.8) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Communicating with parents about a suspected diagnosis of autism | 5.2 (2.0) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Recognising the signs and symptoms of autism in adults | 4.9 (1.8) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Recognising the signs and symptoms of autism in girls and women | 4.7 (1.8) | 1–10 | 4 |
| Recognising the signs and symptoms of autism in individuals with good language and no apparent intellectual difficulties | 4.4 (2.0) | 1–10 | 4 |
| Recognising additional mental health conditions in my patients with autism | 5.3 (1.9) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Managing the care of children with autism | 4.4 (1.9) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Managing the care of adults with autism | 4.2 (1.8) | 1–10 | 3 |
| Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of my patients with autism | 4.1 (2.0) | 1–10 | 3 |
| Knowing to whom to refer my patients I suspect of having autism | 5.7 (2.2) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Knowing the relevant care pathways/services for people on the autism spectrum | 4.8 (2.2) | 1–10 | 4 |
| Knowing which community resources in my area are available for children and adults with autism | 4.4 (2.1) | 1–10 | 4 |
| Knowing which medications to prescribe for children or adults with autism | 3.2 (1.9) | 1–9 | 2 |
| Identifying stress in the parents and carers of my patients with autism | 6.3 (2.2) | 1–10 | 5 |
| Total | 4.8 (1.5) |
Scores ranges from 1 (‘not at all confident’) to 10 (‘extremely confident’). SD = standard deviation.