Inclusive Education in the People’s Republic of China of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study.

Abstract

This study describes the development of inclusive education for children with autism in one city in China. Careful comparison and analysis from different sets of generated data were carried out through interviews with teachers and principals of private institutions that specialize in serving children with autism. These were combined with what the researcher have learned through reading relevant documents and regulations about China’s current education policies for students with special needs. This research studies the current learning situation of students with autism, what teaching models are used, what policy supports are available, and what experiences the interviewees have for the implementation of policies. It also describes the current support for educators and what difficulties they encounter. Combining with the current social status and education status in China, the researcher also proposes what approaches can best support the development of inclusive education in China.