General Education Teachers’ Attitudes toward the Inclusion of Students with Autism in General Education Classrooms in Saudi Arabia

According to the World Health Organization (2017), one in every 160 children worldwide is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.Only a fraction of those children can live independently, while those with severe conditions require care and support throughout their lifespan.Comprehensive education, socialization, and inclusion in society are essential areas to provide these children with the support they need.School integration offers opportunities for autistic children to achieve these goals, and as they are often the subject of bullying, integration also helps them develop compassion and peer connections that can have a significant impact on their adult life (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2013).