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The educational inclusion of children with autism and other disabilities has been a strong controversial topic. In the past, children with disabilities have been separated from their peers, even from the society as a whole. More recently, there has been an increasing trend to include children with autism and other disabilities in general education classrooms along with their typically developing peers. This paper provides a review on the meaning of inclusion, an overview of Autism in children, signs and symptoms, types of autism, challenges faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and classroom management strategies for children with autism. It was recommended among others that public enlightenment campaign on the issues faced by children with autism, advocating for appropriate services for them and providing the latest information regarding treatment, parents and teachers are advised to report any unusual sign or symptoms they notice in their children as early diagnosis and provision of appropriate treatment can make a huge difference and information about autism, services and resources should be made available to families with autistic children.