Afetividade e comunicação do aluno com transtorno do espectro autista (tea): o que dizem os professores?

Abstract

This work aims to deal with affectivity and communication in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with the general objective of understanding teachers' perception regarding the expression of affectivity and communication among students. The research, of an investigative nature, carries out a qualitative bibliographic review, using Google Scholar as a source of search for studies, establishing the time frame from 2009 to 2022, where 6 documents were found that deal with the subject, three of which are scientific articles and three works of course completion. Data collection was carried out based on questionnaires with teachers from the municipal network of a city in the northern region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Using semi-structured interviews, the study sought to deepen the analysis of the methods and practices used by these educators with the aim of encourages effective communication and establishes an emotional environment conducive to the student. The data that makes up this research results from the responses transcribed and analyzed based on dialogue with the literature on the topic. The results highlight the importance of continuing education, especially regarding the inclusive processes of students with ASD. Also, it was possible to observe that the teachers seek, through the activities developed in the classroom, to ensure the interaction and consequently the expression of affection.