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the spectrum to be institutionalized or remain at home with their families . Until 2011 , few , if any , attended school . This was because there were few , if any , trained professionals confident in their ability to provide services to these children . There were also few , if any , national policies that encouraged educational inclusion and community integration . At that time , parents were absolutely desperate for information and support .
Over the past decade , Ukraine has made tremendous strides in its attempts to raise awareness and improve services and support for children on the autism spectrum . Those strides resulted directly from historical shifts that allowed for advocacy , progress and change . In 2013 , the world first witnessed the Euromaidan movement , Ukraine ’ s peaceful demonstration of the nation ’ s desire to join the European Union and to have a