CHALLENGES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN INCLUSIVE SETTING: GUIDELINES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE TEACHERS’ VIEW

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the main difficulties, challenges and barriers faced by teachers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) included in mainstream schools. Nineteen (19) teachers of students with previous medical record of ASD included in general and public schools of Pelotas/RS participated of this study. Data were collected through a semi structured interview guide and analyzed through a content analysis technique. The results indicate the need of providing continuing training activities that are less general and more focused in the teachers’ needs, especially those related to behavior (how to deal with) e pedagogical (how to teach and evaluate) to create the favorable conditions for learning and development of students with ASD in inclusive setting.