A inclusão de crianças com síndrome de down na educação infantil

Abstract

The present research presented as a Final Paper aimed to resume the discussions about the inclusive processes of children with Down Syndrome in Early Childhood Education, through a research in the Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD). In the search carried out, five researches were selected that match the central theme, in which the importance of including the target audience of special education, specifically children diagnosed with Down Syndrome, is noticed. Because it is during this period that children interact with each other to exchange knowledge. For the process to occur, teachers need to have knowledge and pedagogical practices that meet the demands and needs of early childhood education and all students. Data analysis showed concern and indicates reflections on the initial and continuing education of teachers who work with children from zero to five years of age.