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While Indonesia still faces challenges in ensuring the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, Japan has taken the lead in formulating support actions (Support Measures for Persons with Developmental Disorders) focusing on the welfare of individuals with developmental disorders. The purpose of this study is to examine the support actions and their implementation for developmental disorders in Japan and Indonesia from the perspective of a researcher living in Indonesia, as well as identifying good practices and areas for improvement. Specifically, this study revealed significant differences between Japan and Indonesia based on interviews with stakeholders such as government officials, researchers, individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, as well as governmental websites and publications through a comparative Support Action analysis using four categories of life stages (childcare, education, employment, and post-adulthood). For instance, currently, Japan has standardized systems and measurable support actions for all life stages across the country. Meanwhile, in Indonesia there is regional disparity in the implementation, limited access to support for parents and educators in Indonesia, and other issues that suggest the need for improvement. The two main recommendations for Indonesia are to 1) establish a support action mechanism such as plan and guidelines, as well as to secure specialized human resources required for such support, and 2) ensure equal distribution of institutions and support facilities for each region, and to establish specific laws for all life stages of developmental disorder.

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