A participação de estudantes com transtorno do espectro autista nas aulas de educação física no ensino fundamental

Abstract

The difficulties and potentialities in the process of inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been much discussed. However, little is discussed about how these students participate in Physical Education classes. In this sense, the aim of this study was to analyze the participation of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Physical Education classes at a public school in the city of Uruguaiana/RS. This is a cross-sectional, observational descriptive research, in which teachers who teach Physical Education classes in a school in the city of Uruguaiana/RS will be evaluated. In this context, the study population consists of 22 teachers in the early years and 2 teachers of the Physical Education discipline in the final years of Elementary School. The sample consisted of all those who voluntarily agreed to participate and had students with ASD included in the classes. A semi structured interview was carried out about the profile of the teachers, professional training, knowledge about the subject, perception about the participation of students with ASD in Physical Education classes and the strategies used to include these students in the classes. Also, observations were made of at least 2 classes of each teacher, resulting in the strategies used to enable the participation of students with ASD. Thus, it is possible to conclude that adaptations are necessary in the planning by the teacher who teaches students with ASD, so that more playful and concrete activities are proposed, aiming to make the learning process more attractive for these students and also for other students. of the class, and it is also necessary to offer training courses for the teachers and inclusion assistants who are present in the classes at all times.