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In order to understand the place of individuals with autism in society, first of all, it is necessary to reveal the attitude and perspective of the society towards autism. Individuals with autism in society may be exposed to labeling and stigmatization due to the problems they experience in social communication and their stereotypical movements. Views, attitudes and behaviors of the society and social life or social life areas can become difficult for individuals with autism and their families to live. As a result of the negative attitudes of the social environment towards the autistic individual and the family, family members are increasingly isolated from the society. The aim of this study is to examine the society's perspective on autism through various variables. This study was conducted in relational screening type, which is one of the quantitative design screening models. In the study, Social Attitudes Towards Autism Spectrum Disorder Scale (ASTS), Stigma Scale, Tolerance Scale and Personal Information Form prepared to determine socio-demographic information were used. Research data were obtained online. The data obtained in the research were analyzed by transferring them to the SPSS 24 package program. According to the research findings, there is a negative relationship between social attitude towards autism spectrum disorder and tolerance. A positive relationship was found between discrimination, labeling, psychological health, and social attitudes towards autism spectrum disorder, which are subscales of exclusion; No relationship was found between prejudice and social attitudes towards autism spectrum disorder. It is of great importance in the studies to be carried out to expand the awareness towards the society, starting from the closest environment of the autistic individual.

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