Integrating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder into Society: Strategies and Challenges

Menghan Chen

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2025.NE27798

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Integrating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder into Society: Strategies and Challenges

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Integrating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder into Society: Strategies and Challenges

Menghan Chen ^1*

¹ Veritas Collegiate Academy

^*Corresponding author: menghanchen0502@gmail.com

Published on 14 October 2025

LNEP Vol.127

ISSN (Print): 2753-7056

ISSN (Online): 2753-7048

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-331-4

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-332-1

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Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in communication, sensory processing, and behaviour. It makes social integration a pressing moral and policy priority worldwide. This paper examines the inclusion of individuals with ASD across three key domains: education, employment, and community life. It also considers the role of policy and resource allocation in shaping outcomes. Employing a secondary analysis of existing data, the study synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed articles, government reports, and advocacy publications produced over the past fifteen years to provide a comprehensive overview of barriers, best practices, and systemic reforms. The analysis reveals that inclusive education models, workplace initiatives such as SAP’s Autism at Work, and community-based programs significantly enhance opportunities for participation, but their effectiveness is unevenly distributed. Structural inequalities, resource scarcity, and cultural stigma continue to limit access, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts. The study concludes that sustainable inclusion requires more than legislative mandates: it demands systemic change through teacher training, employer engagement, sensory-friendly environments, stronger policy enforcement, and participatory, cross-cultural research. Ultimately, advancing neurodiversity requires coordinated action across sectors to dismantle barriers and foster equitable opportunities for individuals with ASD.

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusive Education, Employment Initiatives, Policy Recommendations.

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