Abstract: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing year by year and has become a hot topic in the international community.People diagnosed with ASD demonstrate different characteristics depending on their age and the heterogeneity of autism symptoms,and therefore the educational placement of people with ASD is facing different issues and challenges including the intensity of intervention for preschoolers,the challenges of inclusive education for school-aged children,the mental health problems of adolescents,and the difficulties of transition to adulthood.Because of the specificity of these issues,the educational placement policy for individuals with ASD is significantly different and more complex than for those who have other disabilities or disorders.In the UK,its educational placement policy and laws are relatively clear,which provides adequate support for the growth and development of children with ASD,adolescents and adults.Learning from the UK experience of autism educational placement policy development and practice,we can consider our autism educational placement policy from the aspects of involving family members,schools,multi-team cooperation and providing support for the students in the transition stage,and promote the development of the cause of supporting and helping disabled people.

Key words: autism, educational placement, children, adolescents, adults, special education, mental health