ISSN: 2945-4190 Lewis and Pinili (2024). Exploring Teacher Awareness and Challenges in Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Behaviors in Inclusive Education Settings.. Copyright (c) 2024. Author (s). This is an open term of Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). www.wjehr.com Copyright: © 2024 by the authors. Submitted for possible open access publication under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by/4.0/). World Journal on Education and Humanities Research Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp. 114-123 Received, July 2024; Revised Augusts 2024; Accepted September 2024 Article Exploring Teacher Awareness and Challenges in Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Behaviors in Inclusive Education Settings Mirasol Lewis Lilibeth Pinili Corresponding Author: lewismirasol@gmail.com Abstract: This study examines the level of awareness among special education and general education teachers regarding the behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and explores the relationship between this awareness and two key demographic factors: years of experience and attendance at autism-related seminars and trainings. The results indicate a moderate level of awareness among the respondents, but no significant correlation was found between years of teaching experience and awareness levels. However, a significant positive correlation was observed between the number of seminars attended and the level of awareness, highlighting the critical role of professional development. Teachers reported several challenges, including a lack of support from parents and school administration, insufficient instructional materials, and difficulties managing inclusive classrooms. The findings underscore the importance of continuous training and institutional support to enhance teachers’ ability to effectively support children with ASD in inclusive education settings. Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), teacher awareness, special education, general education, inclusive education Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social communication and behavior. The "spectrum" nature of ASD refers to the wide variability in symptoms and severity observed among individuals (Jarbou et al., 2021). Current estimates indicate a global increase in ASD prevalence, with approximately 1 in 54 children diagnosed with ASD in the United States (Maenner et al., 2020). The increasing number of children diagnosed with ASD has resulted in a growing population of students with ASD in schools, where the challenges they face often include