Exclusion within the inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder in the regular school system

2017 ◽  
Vol Ano 7 ◽  
pp. 6-11
Author(s):  
Márcia Cristina Maciel de Aguiar ◽  
Milena Pereira Pondé

Introdução: O transtorno do espectro autista (TEA) é classificado na 5ª edição do Manual Diagnóstico e Estatístico de Transtornos Mentais como um transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento. A definição biomédica do transtorno, contudo, não abarca o sentido sociocultural dessa condição. Objetivo: Este estudo analisa como se processa a inclusão escolar de crianças com diagnóstico de TEA a partir da perspectiva dos pais. Método: Estudo qualitativo de narrativa de histórias orais, eliciadas a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Foram feitas 30 entrevistas com mães e pais de pessoas com diagnóstico prévio de TEA. As entrevistas foram gravadas, transcritas e categorizadas após análise de conteúdo. Resultados: A análise indica que a inclusão escolar de pessoas com TEA é permeada pelo sofrimento da criança, dos pais e dos profissionais da educação; além disso, a maioria dos pais entrevistados considerou que os profissionais da escola excluem os seus filhos. Conclusão: A inclusão de crianças com TEA em escolas regulares pode vir a ser mais um instrumento de exclusão e sofrimento para os envolvidos. O processo de inclusão escolar não pode se resumir a um procedimento normativo; deve envolver a forma como essas crianças são recebidas e tratadas na escola, assim como o preparo dos técnicos de educação para o processo de inclusão.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110129
Author(s):  
Sotiris I. Kotsopoulos ◽  
Katerina Karaivazoglou ◽  
Irene S. Florou ◽  
Maria I. Gyftogianni ◽  
Ermioni J. Papadaki ◽  
...  

Objective of the present study was the assessment of the effect of a systematic community intervention offered at an early age to 32 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 2 to 5 year after completion of treatment while attending public school classes. The intervention had been offered at a community Day Centre and lasted 3 years. On assessment all children showed clinical improvement and significant results on Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Vineland Adaptive Scales and 13 scored below criteria for autism on Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale-2 (ADOS-2). Most performed adequately at school whilst 12 required academic assistance. No major disruptive behavior difficulties were reported.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 586-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn A. Clarke ◽  
Diane L. Williams

Purpose The aim of this research study was to examine common practices of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with respect to whether or not SLPs consider processing differences in ASD or the effects of input during their instruction. Method Following a qualitative research method, how SLPs instruct and present augmentative and alternative communication systems to individuals with ASD, their rationale for method selection, and their perception of the efficacy of selected interventions were probed. Semistructured interviews were conducted as part of an in-depth case report with content analysis. Results Based on completed interviews, 4 primary themes were identified: (a) instructional method , (b) input provided , (c) decision-making process , and (d) perceived efficacy of treatment . Additionally, one secondary theme, training and education received , was identified . Conclusions Clinicians reported making decisions based on the needs of the child; however, they also reported making decisions based on the diagnostic category that characterized the child (i.e., ASD). The use of modeling when teaching augmentative and alternative communication to individuals with ASD emerged as a theme, but variations in the method of modeling were noted. SLPs did not report regularly considering processing differences in ASD, nor did they consider the effects of input during instruction.


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