Comunicação: desafios encontrados por pais surdos no cotidiano escolar

Abstract

Every day, deaf families face challenges related to communication in schools, resorting to different strategies to interact with education professionals. The film CODA portrays these experiences, highlighting the intermediation of a hearing daughter to mediate communication between her deaf brother and deaf parents and the social environment and promoting reflections on inclusive practices. This study had the general objective of understanding the forms of communication of deaf parents in the school environment and its importance for social development. The specific objectives included the identification of language barriers in the school routine and the recognition of strategies to improve the interaction between the school community and deaf parents reported in academic publications. With a qualitative approach and exploratory character, the research was based on a bibliographic survey of materials published between 2002 and 2023, consulted in the CAPES Catalog of Theses and Dissertations and in the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations. The results indicated significant language barriers that hinder interaction between deaf parents and the school environment, often resulting in the dependence of hearing children as mediators. The study reinforces the need for better preparation of schools to ensure direct and effective communication, with practices that ensure the inclusion of deaf parents. In addition, the institutional commitment to inclusion and accessibility policies is highlighted. The conclusion is that there is an urgent need to train professionals and implement practices that respect communicative diversity, ensuring the full participation of these families in their children's school life.