AUTISM AND EDUCATION: THE INCLUSIVE PROCESS OF AUTISTIC STUDENTS IN THE EARLY YEARS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

It cannot be denied that there are some changes underway in society that directly affect the school environment. In the same context, there is a growing demand for students who need individual support, and therefore the school must change the care relationships for this group. In this way, inclusion improves this process. To this end, the research was limited to students with autism spectrum disorder, making it necessary to theoretically understand how their participation in regular education occurs. It is noteworthy that autistic students need effective mechanisms for participation in the school environment to improve their skills. Therefore, the teacher needs continuous training to guarantee minimum equality conditions for these students in terms of learning. Therefore, the inclusion of autistic students in primary school classes is necessary and must be implemented in regular education so that education with differences offers communication and respect for diversity.