The subject of this thesis is autism. The paper itself consists of two parts – the theoretical aspect of autism and representation of an actual practical case. The theoretical part is based upon historic overview of autism, it contains detailed explanation of the definition of the term and the characteristics of children affected by it. Futher more, the paper elaborates the diagnosis of autism and is covered with every possible etiology root – cause of autism. Also, the subject of sensory integration for the autistic children has been emphasized as highly relevant and complimented with all the existing treatments for reduction of autistic disorder. The thesis explains programs of early intervention, behavioral approach, applied behavior analysis, TEACCH program, psychoanalytic approach, RIO model, pharmacotherapy, art and music therapy as well as the needle therapy. The final chapter of theoretical part is dedicated to education of autistic children and it contains the instructions for building up a good, individualized, nurturing and educational program, its content and the people involved in its production. What is more, it contains the guidelines which provide information regarding facilitation of the students in educational systems such as schools and classrooms and explain the process of access in the situations in which there is a child affected with a condition from autism spectrum integrated in class. The following, practical part of the thesis is designed as monitoring of twelwe-year-old boy affected with autism during the schooling process. His behavior has been noted and supported with photographs. The second part also contains short history of the boy's illness from period of the third year of age up untill present.