KNOWING ABOUT AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Abstract

This study aims to understand the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in the context of an inclusive education, analyzing its concept, characteristics, diagnosis and the importance of this knowledge on the part of teachers and education professionals, for more assertive interventions. True inclusion is based on guaranteeing equal rights and opportunities for all. Thus, the target public students of special education must have educational interventions consistent with their needs, it is important to search for strategies that promote the real attendance of the specificities of these students, thus seeking qualitative situations in the teaching and learning process. It is important for teachers and education professionals to investigate, research and learn about topics related to special and inclusive education, as almost all classrooms today are faced with students diagnosed with some type of disability, syndrome or disorder. Many education professionals are still unaware, unprepared and insecure about the subject. Knowledge is the most effective educational tool when it comes to inclusion. Therefore, this work proposes an investigative understanding of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The methodology used in this investigation was based on carrying out a literary review with authors who properly address the topic.