The Role of the Autistic Student's Family in the School Inclusion Process

Abstract

Inclusion is a topic in evidence and talking about the inclusion of people with special educational needs has aroused a lot of interest, especially in the case of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the focus of this study. Because it is a disability that is difficult to diagnose and is still being studied, it has increased interest in the subject and made people understand more about it. The objective of this study is to understand the importance of family participation in the process of school inclusion of students with ASD, in order to favor their learning and development process. The methodology of bibliographical research was used, of a qualitative nature, carried out through a survey in electronic databases and printed material (books, scientific articles, periodicals, among others), where its basis was through studies by Campelo (2009), Gillberg, (2005), Nunes (2012), Vasques (2008) among others. At the end of this study, it is considered the great importance of family participation in the process of inclusion of students with ASD, as well as for other students with any special needs. By actively participating in school actions, they become aware of their child's school life, when they play their role, the family contributes to the children's learning.