Challenges Encountered by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: from the perspective of academic performances and education service providers

In recent years, special education in mainland China has been developing rapidly owing to the ever-increasing concern for minority groups with difficulties. However, many problems still exist in special education for individuals with autism. To improve the overall teaching quality targeting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this study first addresses the impact of typical symptoms on their academic performances, including their capabilities of reading, writing, and studying STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related majors. Subsequently, this paper demonstrates the educational challenges encountered by ASD children. All kinds of schools, which contain regular schools, public special schools, and private institutions, are facing imperative issues. Last but not least, based on regulations and practices implemented in Taiwan and other western countries, this article advances two proposals enhancing the enrollment rate of inclusive education and alleviating the financial burdens of non-governmental organizations.