ASSIGNMENT | Should students with ASD be placed in an inclusion setting with typical peers from the beginning of any program

Should students with ASD be placed in an inclusion setting with typical peers from the beginning of any program, or would they benefit from separated instruction on social interaction first? Support your answer.

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ASD and Inclusion
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a social and behavioral impairment that begins in childhood, lasting throughout the life of the affected person. The disorder affects their broad based neurodevelopment that is the result of genetic events happening prior to their birth affecting their socio emotional and cognitive development (Nih.gov, 2020). ASD includes pervasive developmental disorders and Asperger syndrome and affects their communication, learning process, and their interaction with others (CDC, 2020). The disorder has no cure but use of some behavioral management therapies may…