The challenges and Prospects of Teaching Business Subjects to children with Autism
Ola Adelusi, Matthias Nnadi, Joy Amesi, Wey Amaewhule

Abstract
In realisation of the importance of fashioning a tailored mechanism of educating children with autism, the first autism-specific piece of legislation in England and Wales - ‘Autism Bill’ has now gone forward to House of Commons committee stage. The bill attracted an overwhelming support among MPs, charities and the media. It seeks to redress the widespread lack of local authority provision for the needs of people with autism particularly children. Despite legislative and policy provision for the disabled, many autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children are without appropriate education or assistance before, during and after the transition to adulthood. In view of the above, this paper examines the fundamental challenges of teaching autistic children and proffers viable techniques and prospects of achieving positive results.

Full Text: PDF