Psychology and Mental Health: The School Environment and the Inclusion of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Psychology plays a crucial role in the inclusion of autistic children and adolescents in the school environment. Its contributions can sometimes include developing strategies to promote inclusion, providing emotional and educational support, as well as facilitating understanding of the specific needs of these students. Psychological approaches and techniques seek to create more accessible and adapted school environments, promoting inclusive education and respecting neurocognitive diversity. In this sense, the research sought to understand the role of psychology and its attributions in the school environment and how children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder are included, with a view to their mental health. Furthermore, we sought to understand the family's to the diagnosis of ASD, as well as to investigate successful teaching methodologies in schools using literature. Through this literary research, it was possible to gather excerpts from previous research on the topic in question. The research methodology was qualitative in nature, where the study of the research was be through a review of the literature of other previous research carried out and which contemplates the aforementioned theme.