Caracterização da atuação do professor de educação física nas equipes multiprofissionais que trabalham com pessoas com TEA em Dourados-MS

Abstract

This research had the general objective to characterize the performance of professionals and physical education teachers who worked in multidisciplinary teams on the care of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the city of Dourados —MS. it is justified, as scientific relevance, to the present date no research was found with this specific thematic delimitation. For execution in this study, the qualitative methodology was chosen. As methods and techniques for data collection in field research, a questionnaire and professional characterization form were used, as well as the technique of systematic observation. The procedure of analysis and interpretation of the data chosen was the technique of content analysis. The results indicated that almost all the professionals had minimum training recommended for the work with this population. The physical activities developed by the professionals were in accordance with the needs of the children. Regarding the understanding of a multidisciplinary team, it was verified that all the professionals had basic knowledge about the subject, which suggests the need for training for them and for all the teams. As for the work of the professionals, it was verified that only one of the professionals worked alongside the whole team, in a more integrated work model. More extensive and in-depth research on this topic is required, with the participation of all the various professionals and also studies focusing on the three forms of work of the different disciplinary areas, of multi-professional teams, in order to guarantee more effective services and to ensure social rights constitutionally guaranteed.