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THE SUMMARY

In 2018, the number of registered
autistic individuals in Malaysia
was 21,287 people. Autism rate
in Malaysia is approximately 1.6
for every 1,000 people. (Image
source: https://www.pexels.com/
photo/high-rise-buildings-of-kuala-
lumpur-3815533/)

identify several limitations in the availability and the challenges that the autistic community faces
access to services for autistic persons. They also worldwide. There has also been a lack of research
noted the special requirements of people with focusing on evaluating the effectiveness and cost-
autism owing to a lack of awareness of autism effectiveness of interventions offered to autistic
among service providers, resulting in many persons children.
with autism not attaining their full potential.
“

They also noted the special
requirements of people with autism
owing to a lack of awareness of
autism among service providers,

resulting in many persons with
autism not attaining their full
potential.”

Poor data management will make it more difficult
to find a diagnosis and reduce the likelihood of
mental health problems.

Seminars and workshops are being conducted to
raise awareness among parents, professionals, and
government officials. However, non-government
organizations and private institutions help people
in accessing services at a reduced cost.

Although developing countries have the most
number of autistic children, little research has
been conducted. Studies on critical autism have
been been conducted in developed countries. They
provide an incomplete picture of global autism and

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