A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA PARA A INCLUSÃO DO ALUNO COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA

Abstract

This article aims to identify the importance of Physical Education for the inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The practice of Physical Education contributes to the process of interaction, improvement of the interpersonal relationship and also to the cognitive and motor development of the student with ASD. The methodology used to carry out this study was qualitative research and the instrument of data collection for bibliographic research in books, academic journals, scientific articles, Brazilian legislation. A survey was made of materials on Autistic Spectrum Syndrome, Adapted Physical Education and the contribution of Physical Education to the inclusion of the student with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The results of this investigation indicate that Physical Education can contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of a child with ASD by means of the expansion of the cognitive, affective and motor abilities, besides helping in the process of socialization and inclusion of this student in the school space.