This book addresses the difficult challenges that children with autism present educators. By comprehensively examining the scientific knowledge underlying educational practices, programs and strategies in China and Finland, it provides valuable information for parents, administrators, researchers, and policy makers. This book examines the following fundamental issues related to the education of children with autism: .How children's specific diagnoses should affect educational assessment and planning .How we can support the families of children with autism .Features of effective instructional and comprehensive programs and strategies .How we can better prepare teachers, school staff, professionals and parents when it comes to educating children with autism .What policies at the national and local levels will best ensure appropriate education, examining strategies and resources needed to address the rights of children with autism to appropriate education

Chapter 1 Laws and Policies on the Education of Children with ASD in China.- Chapter 2 Policy and Legislation on the Education for Children with ASD in Finland.- Chapter 3 Current Status of Education for Children with ASD.- Chapter 4 The current situation and development trend of interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder in Finland.- Chapter 5 Educational Placement of Children with ASD.- Chapter 6 Educational Placement for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Finland.- Chapter 7 Teaching Strategies in China for Children with ASD.- Chapter 8 Teaching Methods and Practices for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Finland.- Chapter 9 Curriculums Offered for Children with ASD in China.- Chapter 10 Curriculum for Comprehensive School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 11 Teacher Education for Children with ASD.- Chapter 12 Teacher Training for children with autism spectrum disorders in Finland.- Chapter 13 Continuing Education Choicesfor Adolescents with ASD after Compulsory Education.- Chapter 14 The transition to further education after basic education for adolescents with ASD in Finland.- Chapter 15 Prospects for Education of Children with ASD in China and Finland.