ESTEREÓTIPOS EM TORNO DO TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA): UMA ANÁLISE FÍLMICA

Abstract

This paper analyzed the stereotypes surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a film analysis. We can define these stereotypes as prejudiced and simplified perceptions that often distort the reality of the condition. This issue directly impacts the development of inclusive education and the rights of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The aim of this study was to investigate the stereotypes created around people with ASD in the school context, from the perspective of film production. To this end, a review of the technical-scientific literature and a film analysis were carried out, with a view to summarizing and presenting the results of different studies on the subject, as well as a survey of films that dealt with ASD in a school context. The results of the analysis show that through film productions it is possible to disseminate myths about people with ASD, from the perspective of a normalizing idea, when these productions are made from the point of view of pre-established concepts, while when they set out to present aspects of autistic people who, even though they are under the same diagnosis, are different, these productions can be valuable tools for reflection on recognizing the singularities of each individual on the spectrum, valuing their unique abilities and talents.