Transtorno do espectro autista e educação física no contexto escolar : possibilidades e desafios

Abstract

This study aims, according to the literature review, to evaluate the possibilities and challenges of the participation of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) student in the physical education classes, in the order to identify what are the effects of the participation for both, teachers and students, which difficulties are founded and what is the theacher's professional qualifications relationed to this topic. ASD is a current but a complex theme and many physical education teachers does not have knowledge or professional studies in this specific area. Thus becoming a challenge for physical education professionals who seek their inclusion in the school context. Through the literature review, it was possible to verify in the physical education classes, that when there is knowledge on the subject, technical capacitation, discussion in team meetings, school support, effective inclusion, there is a greater participation of students and interaction with other class students.