Banca de DEFESA: NINODJA THAYSI BARBALHO DA SILVA SOUZA

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STUDENT : NINODJA THAYSI BARBALHO DA SILVA SOUZA
DATE: 26/07/2023
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: Multimeios 1 + Webconferência (híbrido)
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KEY WORDS:

Autism, Autism in Higher Education, Autism and permanence at the Inclusion University.

PAGES: 174
BIG AREA: Ciências Humanas
AREA: Educação
SUMMARY:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that compromises neurological functions with regard to behavior, language and social interaction of individuals. There is still no single scientific evidence regarding the cause of autism, although research directs such causes to genetic and/or environmental factors. Research by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that Autism is present in about 70 million individuals worldwide (equivalent to 1% of the world's population). In Brazil, about 2 million individuals have autism. According to studies carried out in the United States in 2019 and 2020, there was an even greater growth in the number of diagnosed cases of autism, revealing that its prevalence is 1 in 30 individuals between 3 and 17 years old. Considering the existing literature in Brazil about ASD, it is evident that a large part of it is focused on the characterization of the spectrum and the most appropriate forms of treatment. Autism is mentioned in early childhood and, in a few cases, in adolescence. As for autism in adult life, when it comes to inclusive opportunities and possibilities in educational environments, including the academic environment, research is still somewhat incipient. As for the number of people with ASD who are attending universities, this is still low. According to data from the 2020 Higher Education Census, carried out by the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira, 2,974 people with ASD were enrolled in Brazilian universities. Therefore, considering the scientific research that discusses autism in Brazilian universities, little is addressed about students' perceptions in relation to the learning processes and permanence at the University. It is identified that such research is often focused on the need for continuing education for educators in order to know how to deal pedagogically with students with ASD or the importance of the adapted curriculum in educational institutions. Considering these assumptions, the research in focus, entitled Perceptions of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder regarding the Inclusion Processes: access and permanence at UFRN, emerged from the personal and professional interest regarding the scientific and social deepening of the raised approach. As a researcher, educator, professional and mother of a teenager with ASD, the aim, through this research with a qualitative approach, is to analyze the perceptions of nine students with autism spectrum disorder, graduating from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte regarding to the processes of inclusion and permanence in the academic locus. As a result, we present the analysis of the students' perceptions and the suggestions they brought, with the intention of contributing to the dissemination of new knowledge, reflections and discussions regarding the researched approach.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externa à Instituição - IDA DE FATIMA DE CASTRO AMORIM - UFAM
Interno - 1149542 - FRANCISCO RICARDO LINS VIEIRA DE MELO
Interna - 3144003 - GESSICA FABIELY FONSECA
Presidente - 1714249 - MARIA APARECIDA DIAS
Externa à Instituição - MICHELE PEREIRA DE SOUZA DA FONSECA - UFRJ