Supported education

Accessing and participating in education poses challenges for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Supported education is deemed effective by the Development Group for enhancing educational involvement among individuals with ASD. The group finds no significant adverse effects associated with supported education for this population. The favorable cost-benefit ratio, considering both clinical and social advantages, justifies integrating this intervention into the Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation. Additionally, fitness training is viewed as feasible and embraced by individuals with ASD, supported by the clinical insights of Development Group members and existing evidence on the efficacy of sensory interventions for ASD.

Individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID) commonly encounter barriers to enrollment and active engagement in educational settings. Supported education emerges as an effective intervention endorsed by the Development Group to enhance educational participation among individuals with ID. The group observes no severe adverse effects linked to supported education for this group. The cost-benefit assessment, focusing on clinical benefits, warrants the integration of supported education into the Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation. Moreover, supported education is perceived as viable and welcomed by individuals with ID, supported by the clinical expertise of the Development Group members and available evidence on its efficacy for this population.