Autism management and inclusion in East Java, Indonesia: a reflection on opportunities and challenges

Abstract

Objectives: Amidst the challenges due to the increase in autism cases, autism awareness in Indonesia remains limited, hindering effective identification, intervention, and inclusion. Contributing factors include a lack of professional training, inadequate assessment and evaluation practices, high service costs, persistent stigma, and insufficient school inclusion. This paper explains how these challenges are being addressed by a small group of advocates, supported by the Sister-State Partnership between East Java and Western Australia. Methods: This article uses a knowledge mobilisation framework to analyse capacity-building efforts in East Java and reflects on future opportunities and chall..