But for parents trying to get children with autism into schools, there continue to be hurdles. Only a handfulEven now, there are only a handful of mainstream schools in Chennai that have inclusive classrooms. “Most mainstream schools are unable to accommodate more than five or six children with autism, and even if they do, there are a host of conditions imposed. R. Amudha, a parent of a child with autism, said that mainstream schools helped children with autism develop social skills. “When we speak to parents of children not on the autism spectrum, we tell them about the inclusive environment of the school.

Source: The Hindu April 01, 2018 19:30 UTC