A REPRESENTAÇÃO DA CRIANÇA AUTISTA NA LITERATURA INFANTIL: UMA ANÁLISE DA OBRA MUNDO AZUL DE ROMILDA FERREIRA

Abstract

Faced with the theme of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as the characteristics of the autistic person, the representation of the autistic child in children's literature calls attention. Therefore, this research sought to analyze the representation of the autistic child in the book Mundo Azul by Romilda Ferreira. In addition, we sought to discuss the importance of children's literature in learning, as well as the school inclusion of autistic children and their challenges. The methodology used was descriptive and exploratory, considering that the resources of bibliographic research were used. As a result, it was found that the work portrays the life of an autistic child and his encounter with music as a way of welcoming and expressing his feelings. It was also identified that there is a lack of specific norms and legislation aimed at educational practices dedicated to the autistic child.