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Teachers often report feeling unprepared due to limited knowledge, insufficient practical strategies, and a research-to-practice gap between evidence-based practices and classroom implementation. School environments can heighten anxiety through sensory overload, bullying risks, and executive functioning demands. 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Graham  \nAbstract  \nAutism is a common disorder found within the student population. Despite its prevalence, teachers report feeling unprepared to meet the needs of their students on the autism spectrum. The school environment can present many challenges for these students, and it is important that educators are provided with the evidence-based skills and training to create an inclusive environment.  \nAutism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 1 in 66 children and youth in Canada (Ofner et al. , 2018, p. 2) . It is characterized by challenges with language, social interactions, and communication, in combination with restricted behaviours and interests, making school a uniquely challenging place academically, socially, and emotionally (Costley et al. , 2012) . Students with autism require adequate support, but schools and educators often fail (Humphrey & Symes, 2013) . Educators report a lack of knowledge and training when it comes to teaching students with autism (Brock et al. , 2020), but successful inclusion is possible if educators and schools are willing to adopt evidence-based practices, engage in ongoing professional development, and create positive school environments.  \nChallenges with Inclusion  \nStudents with autism are faced with many obstacles in the school environment, such as academic challenges, social isolation, anxiety, and inadequately trained teachers. Challenges with executive functioning mean that even students with above average intelligence can struggle academically (Costley et al. , 2012) . Teachers often have lower academic expectations for students with autism (Zagona et al. , 2017), which increases the gap between academic results and the child’s cognitive functioning (Goodall, 2015) . Some students with autism also report that educators focus too much on academic outcomes and neglect to support the student in other non-academic areas such as social integration (Hummerstone & Parson, 2020) .  \nDeficits in social communication mean that students with autism often struggle socially and report higher incidences of bullying and social exclusion (Able et al. , 2014) . This social exclusion increases as students mature (Calder et al. , 2013) . Educators report feeling unsure how to facilitate students’ relationships with their peers, while parents report that schools do not do enough to encourage their children’s social development (Lindsay et al. , 2013) . This can make schools feel like lonely and unsupportive places for students with autism (Goodall, 2018) .  \nThe school environment can be particularly stressful for students with autism due to their increased emotional needs and sensory demands. For example, students with autism report classrooms being too loud and find disruptive behaviour from other children stressful (Warren et al. , 2020) . Autism is frequently co-morbid with other mental health and physical disorders, which increases the complexity of their needs (Ofner et al. , 2018) . van Steensel et al. (2011) found that almost 40% of students with autism are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Schools with noisy classrooms, crowded hallways, and changing schedules can lead to anxiety for students with autism (Goodall, 2018) . Students with autism and anxiety are more likely to demonstrate externalizing behaviour such as yelling, throwing things, or stomping, and to evince higher rates of physical aggression (Ambler et al. , 2015) . This “acting out” behaviour can be difficult for teachers to understand and manage. It is not surprising , then, when reviewing the  \nstatistics, that students with autism also have a higher incidence of out of school suspension (Goodall, 2015) . Schools seem ill-equipped to deal with the various mental health challenges presented by students with autism (Rudy, 2020) .  \nAlthough educators generally report feeling positive toward incl","cbCailk8H3fFmSOP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailk8H3fFmSOP","pdf",144497,"English","# Challenges with Inclusion\n## Academic and executive functioning barriers\n## Social communication, bullying, and isolation\n## Anxiety, sensory demands, and co-morbid needs\n## Educator readiness, training gaps, and resources\n## Legal and ethical imperatives for inclusion","[{\"question\":\"Why is school inclusion uniquely challenging for students with autism spectrum disorder?\",\"answer\":\"Autism affects language, social interaction, and communication alongside restricted behaviours and interests, creating academic, social, and emotional difficulties in school settings.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of classroom environment factors can increase anxiety for students with autism?\",\"answer\":\"Noisy classrooms, crowded hallways, and changing schedules can intensify sensory stress and contribute to anxiety, which may increase externalizing behaviours.\"},{\"question\":\"What supports are described as necessary for successful inclusion?\",\"answer\":\"Educators and schools are encouraged to adopt evidence-based practices, pursue ongoing professional development, and create positive school environments with appropriate sensory support and adequate staffing.\"}]","Inclusive Education Challenges for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | PDF",1792080367,13]