Cartografando o espectro do autismo: notas de observação de monitor e cientista social

Abstract

This study examines the inclusion of autistic children in Basic Education, from the perspective of Sociology of Education and the Becoming-Autistic-Child. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes behavioral symptoms, communication and social interaction deficits, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, and restricted interests. Socialization within a school environment is one of the main difficulties related to the autism spectrum. The research aims to analyze the motivations and actions of education professionals to include autistic children in the school environment and understand the strategies used by teachers to meet these children's inclusion processes. Two schools, one public and one private, were interviewed to observe differences in socialization of autistic children. The research aims to expand the understanding of the importance of socialization for students with autism, both for academia and schools.