• TARUBHI AGARWAL
• Dr. Neelima Asthana

Abstract Autism is a worldwide prevalent complex, lifelong neurological disorder that is characterized by impaired social and communication skills and stereotyped behaviour that affects all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups and this disruptive behaviour of children with Autism affect the process of inclusion in the mainstream schools. There is little documentation of teachers’ attitude towards inclusion although available literature revealed that Teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion have been recognised as a key predictor for successful inclusion of children with Autism in the mainstream schools. This systematic review was conducted with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines till 11 august 2018 regarding to address General Education Teachers Attitude towards Inclusion of Children with Autism in the Mainstream Schools. Evidence revealed that general education teachers had mixed attitude (positive and negative) towards inclusion because of prominent peculiar behaviour of children with Autism simultaneously it was reported that teachers had little knowledge about the general characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder due to lack of in-service teachers training, workshops and seminars. There is transpiring agreement that teachers felt difficulty to manage the regular classes along with children with Autism due to lack of facilities required by the general education teachers. In this context, further research is needed to cherish/equipped the teachers with the necessary proficient skills that are imperative for the fruitful execution of inclusive practices in the mainstream schools.

Teachers’ Attitude, Mainstream Schools, Stereotyped behaviour, Inclusion

"General Education Teachers Attitude towards the Inclusion of Children with Autism in Mainstream Schools - A Systematic Review based on Literature", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no.148-159, September-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809820.pdf

"General Education Teachers Attitude towards the Inclusion of Children with Autism in Mainstream Schools - A Systematic Review based on Literature", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no. pp148-159, September-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809820.pdf