A inclusão escolar de crianças com autismo na educação básica: teoria e prática

Abstract

This study has as its theme: “The school inclusion of children with autism in Basic Education: Theory and Practice”. The main objective was to analyze how the regular education schools favor the inclusion of children with autism. It is a bibliographical article that initially will address the concept of autism and the differential diagnosis then comes to the Inclusive Education, the National Policy on Special Education from the 90’s, after address the School Inclusion of children with autism. So there is the school inclusion is necessary to involve the school, community and family to meet the needs and ensure access/permanency child with autism. Adaptations in the curriculum are needed to develop their autonomy, overcome their social deficits, so that new knowledge and behaviors are developed in students. Studying autism and the inclusion contributes to increase knowledge in the area, but for that it’s needed training professionals of basic education in a perspective of school inclusion. In this perspective, this theme emphasizes the need for everyone to understand and accept human diversity and so that they can contribute to building a just and egalitarian society. Provide children with autismo living together with others of the same age group allows the stimulus to their interactive capabilities, preventing the continued isolation. The teacher should have a close eye to the needs of each student, focus on their potential so in fact that students feel included and becomes effective teaching/learning. The routine of children should be structured, changes can influence in their behavior. The education of autistic children is something that includes many social, visual, behavioral and routine skills. All strategies are essential for the autistic child grow cognitively and socially, in addition to increasing the psychological welfare of the child and the family.