International Research Journal of Education and Technology

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is the leading cause of developmental disabilities worldwide. ASD is a complex developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication as well as restrictive and repetitive behaviors. The incidence of children diagnosed with ASD, once considered relatively rare, has increased worldwide from 2 to 6/10,000 in epidemiological studies prior to the 1990s, and is currently estimated at 260/10,000 or 2.6% (Wall 2016). It is estimated that more than 2 million people in India may suffer from ASD (Krishnamurthy V, 2008).