O Profissional de educação física no Serviço Especializado de Atenção Multiprofissional ao Autista (SEAMA) em Dourados-MS

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The performance of professionals from different areas and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has become object of study among many researchers. It is necessary to think of Physical Education as a contributing area for improvement in motor, cognitive and social skills of this population. This research had as general objective to characterize the performance of Physical Education Professional of the Specialized Service of Multiprofessional Attention to Autism, as well as the version of other professionals areas and family members of the users. For this, a qualitative-quantitative research with an exploratory /descriptive approach was performed. As a research instrument, the semi-structured questionnaire and interview were used. The research participants were: 42 family members (FAM Group) of individuals with ASD and 10 professionals (PROF Group) from different areas who were part of the multidisciplinary team of the specialized service. Data analysis was performed according to Content Analysis. The results showed that the Physical Education Professional of this service acted in an interdisciplinary way in a collaborative context with the other members. From the perspective of family members, it was possible to show that they consider Physical Education important for people with ASD, as well as highlighting numerous benefits that the practice of physical activity provides. From the perspective of the team professionals, it was possible to identify that all professionals consider important the action of Physical Education professional in the interventions of people with ASD, and highlighted greater contributions in the development of motor and social skills. It was concluded that the Physical Education Professional had the necessary training to work with this audience, interacted directly and constantly with the professionals and family members, and his interventions with the team contributed to the development of the users served in the service, in motor, cognitive and social aspects.