Formação de professores e a inclusão de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista na Educação Infantil em Santana do Maranhão - MA

Abstract

This research, developed within the scope of the Postgraduate Program in Inclusive Education - PROFEI, at the State University of Maranhão - UEMA, is part of the Research Line: Practices and Training Processes of Educators for Inclusive Education, addresses Inclusive Education, Training and Teaching Practice and the inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - ASD in Regular Education. The objective is to analyze the importance of teacher training for pedagogical practice in the inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early Childhood Education within the regular education system of public schools in the municipality of Santana do Maranhão, Maranhão. This research adopts a qualitative, descriptive approach. The procedures include bibliographic and documentary research, as well as field research. Data collection involved a semi-structured interview guide with seven full-time teachers and three assistant teachers in Early Childhood Education in the municipal education system of Santana do Maranhão, Maranhão. The literature review uses theoretical frameworks focused on authors who discuss inclusive education, early childhood education, ASD, and teacher training. The results indicate significant progress in legislation, but teachers lack adequate training and encounter significant difficulties in teaching children with autism, requiring training and strategies to support them in their daily school life. As an educational resource, a Pedagogical Notebook was developed in ebook format containing information on inclusion and ASD, with suggested activities and guidance on how to use various strategies and resources in teaching, focusing on collaboration with teachers of autistic children in the educational context