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THE SUMMARY
Austism healthcare requires collaboration and
integrated services from several sectors, including
health promotion, treatment, rehabilitation
services, education, employment, and social care.
At the moment, the focus of healthcare programs
is on children with autism.
Overall, AMSs have taken the effort to provide
education programs for autistic persons. Each
country has its different program and method. For
example, Brunei and Cambodia provide inclusive
education. Malaysia has developed a special
education program. The education program is
dependent on the country’s resources.
“ complicate care demands for people with autism.
Many autistic persons are
demonstrating their competence in
a wide range of industries. However,
the major problem is that job
opportunities are not being made
available to them.”
Most of AMSs provide training programs
to prepare individuals with autism to enter
the workforce. Many autistic persons are
demonstrating their competence in a wide range
of industries. However, the major problem is that
job opportunities are not being made available to
them.
Service programs are critical in supporting
persons with autism since they are unique in their
strengths, interests, and abilities. In ASEAN, social
services are based on financial assistance, such as
incentives and allowances.
Managing the affairs of persons with autism
is a difficult task that requires a high level of
commitment from policymakers. This is due not
only to a rise in the number of autism cases, but
also to questions and debates around how best
to provide appropriate and effective solutions.
Overall, nine challenges have been proposed to
expand the opportunity for persons with autism to
be empowered.
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The earlier identification is made, the better the
development outcome would be. However, due
to insufficient infrastructure, human resources,
government policy and legislation, and financial
assistance, it cannot be implemented properly in
Southeast Asia. Also, many AMSs have a limited
number of therapists in public health clinics to
provide early intervention.
Lack of understanding of early detection,
sensory issues, and home-based interventions by
parents or guardians can lead to serious problems
for autistic people in later years. Additionally,
growing female participation in the labor market,
a globalized job market, and rising divorce rates
Students with autism often bring unique
problems to schools, and teachers may struggle
a lack of competent teachers and autism-specific
to meet their needs effectively. Placement issues,
education programs and curriculum are among the
challenges faced by autistic persons in Southeast
Asia. Most ASEAN countries provide educational
services for autistic children in urban areas. There
are few autism-specific educational services in
rural areas.
Austism awareness has increased among
parents of autistic children. However, raising public
awareness of autism remains the main challenge
in Southeast Asian countries.
Most Southeast Asian countries have an
employment policy for disabled persons, including
autism. However, there are certain issues with the
implementation and execution of these policies
on the ground level, resulting in restricted job
opportunities for those with disabilities.
Some countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore,
and the Philippines are making unprecedented
efforts to remove barriers that exclude this group
of individuals from public places and the facilities
provided by governments, local communities,
and NGOs. A lack of treatment facilities, training
facilities, and government attention are some of
the major problems that a family with a autistic
child faces.
Reports from stakeholders in ASEAN countries