The formation of inclusive processes in Russian culture sphere is becoming more and more noticeable every year. The article systematizes theoretical and methodological foundations on which modern inclusive practices used in the field of culture are based. It also identifies further development trends in this area. The content of basic concepts of sociocultural inclusion is revealed — the social model of disability, universal design, principles of participation and the accessible environment in a cultural institution. Attention is paid to examples of networking in the field of sociocultural inclusion as a necessary condition for the development of effective and systematic work of cultural institutions with new audiences, in particular, with visitors with ASD in other mental characteristics. Examples of main vectors of cooperation in the field of sociocultural inclusion are given: the involvement of experts with ASD on the creation of special conditions in public spaces, interaction with educational organizations and charitable foundations, which contributes to the emergence of new inclusive programs, the creation of an inter-institutional expert project. It is noted that the main trend in the further development of sociocultural inclusion at this stage is the development of criteria for assessing the effects of introducing practices into the sphere of culture aimed at the integration people with disabilities.

Extracurricular activities compose the basis of an educational institution, aimed at personal development and developing of conditions for self-determination and socialization of the student. Out-of-school activities such as museum excursions are highly important in this process. Federal Resource Center for Organization of Comprehensive Support to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders professionals developed the inclusion model for students with ASD enrolled in Out-of-school activities. The program of sociocultural integration “Let’s go to the Museum!” was developed based on this model. A number of assessment tools — The program efficiency was revealed by following tools and methods — observation, recording behavior change using a checklist, parents interview. Four years of observing students showed that their social behavior development and improving the quality of life of their families skills changed.

Museums today play a pivotal role in creating an environment that follows principles of social inclusion and is accessible for individuals with disabilities including museum visitors with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Extracurricular activities are an integral part of comprehensive support for children with ASD that require coordinated efforts of museum professionals, psychologists, and educators. However, museum professionals may lack information about autism and appropriate approaches. The Federal Resource Center for Organization of Comprehensive Support to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders at MSUPE studied this process by conducting a survey about the availability of resources for accommodating individuals with ASD as independent visitors as well as participants in museum programs. The results of the survey attest to a high level of engagement of museum community in creating provisions for visitors with ASD in addition to the demand for consulting centers that would facilitate development of appropriate tools. We present a project that has introduced “social narratives” as an instrument for ASD in a setting that can serve as a model for such a center.

<p style="text-align: justify;">Russian museums have rich practical experience in excursion and educational activities with different audiences, including visitors with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). On the part of museum staff involved in inclusive activities, there is an increasing demand for consulting and methodological assistance from specialists in the field of helping people with ASD. On the one hand, employees strive to make their programs more professional and identify clear criteria for evaluating the results of their activities, on the other hand, they need knowledge about the principles of interaction with a new audience for museums, the rules for collecting feedback to improve their own activities. The Russian Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Russia), together with the Federal Resource Center for Organization of Comprehensive Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders of the Moscow State University of Psychology &amp; Education, conducted a study of the process of interaction between the creators of inclusive museum programs and the target audience, representing a multigroup cross-section of program implementation indicators in various museums. For each participant of the pilot group (more than 30 museums), an individual design of interaction with the target audience was created within the framework of the existing inclusive program and relevant tools for collecting feedback were developed. The first results of the study indicate the interaction between museum staff implementing inclusive programs for visitors with autism and specialists with experience in comprehensive support for people in this category, including in the context of sociocultural integration (such as the creation of the &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s go to the museum!&rdquo; program), efficiency.</p>

The World Behavior Analysis Day was held in 2021 for the first time, raising the public awareness about this actively developing scientific discipline. This date, March 20 was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Burrhus Frederick Skinner, an outstanding psychologist of the XX century, the founder of behavioral analysis and radical behaviorism.