ABSTRACT
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are present in individuals around the world, but the manifestation of characteristics and challenges associated with ASD vary across cultures. Nevertheless, until recently, the role of culture has been largely ignored in understanding the manifestations for autism. While the medical model of disability has been the primary driver and focus of autism rehabilitation and education worldwide, social-cultural models of disability have become more prevalent in the development of education and social support programs and autistic people are advocating strongly for their needs in schools and the community. This chapter looks at labeling and stigma, assessment, education and family participation in education and interventions for ASD.
