Abstract
Stigmatization is described as a psychosocial process that begins with labeling and ends in social withdrawal. Autism being
accompanied by disruptive behaviors might be subjected to all kinds of stigma in the community. Stigmatized adult people having
autism might experience high level of tension, depression, stress, and low level of self-autonomy. Children with autism might feel
discouraged to interact with their peers; thus, their disadvantaged health problem may get worse. It is stated that children with autism
are at risk of being harmed and ignored in the classroom of ‘normal children’. It is observed that children with autism are stigmatized,
ignored, or discriminated by their teachers too. It is necessary to increase autism awareness and implement strategies for reducing
stigma especially towards parents, teachers, and health professionals because of their important roles in education and treatment
of children with autism. Furthermore, both the parents and the child/individual having autism should be guided to learn coping
strategies with stigma.