Education for children with disabilities in the People's Republic of China has experienced significant growth and reform since 1978, the beginning of the period of Reform and Opening (gaige kaifang). Since that time, models of special education have gradually evolved to include educating children with disabilities in general education classrooms. This article describes special education and early inclusion efforts in China. National projects and local examples of children with disabilities, including children with autism, being included in public schools and educated in general education classrooms are described. Implications for inclusive practices, focusing on the importance of parent efforts, are discussed.
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