A RELEVÂNCIA DOS JOGOS E BRINCADEIRAS NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL E MÚLTIPLAS

Abstract

This research had as general objective the study of the probable contributions that practices of play and games in Physical Education classes have on the social-affective, motor and cognitive development of students with intellectual disability and multiple. The study had a qualitative nature with an exploratory design, as far as the method was concerned, action research was the one that presented the most adequate to our proposal. It was sought to observe the aforementioned elements through nine interventions, with the use of ludic activities as guiding elements of the practices. The data collection was carried out in the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (APAE), of the Municipality of Serra - ES, the research had the participation of 25 students, aging from 13 to 45 years, in the period of August 17 on October 19, 2018. The results indicate that play and games provide a learning environment where learners are challenged by their rules and dynamics, making their social relations to be exercised at all times. This environment is also beneficial for affective manifestations that have not always been positive, requiring an individualized intervention for those cases. We conclude that play and games are good work options for professionals who work with the intellectual handicapped and multiple.