Children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) create significant challenges to educators and the educational system not only based on their ever-increasing numbers but also because of the questions and debates surrounding how best to provide them an appropriate and effective education. These issues include the skills, knowledge, and professional credentials of educators who teach learners with ASD, which settings are best suited for their educational experiences, and what and how children and youth with ASD should be taught. In this article the authors address these three core elements that underpin the education of pupils with ASD and offer recommendations for improving the present system.
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