EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES USED FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD): SYNTHESIS OF QUALITATIVE EVIDENCE

ABSTRACT

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that compromises communication and social skills. This study aimed to analyze the educational resources used by technical and higher education professionals who deal with students with ASD. This review was registered in PROSPERO CRD42020212986 and followed the recommendations of the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist. The scientific databases used in the search were Medline via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Lilacs. Ten articles were selected for the review. The educational resources that stood out along the way were: training in social and organizational skills; educational/professional support and monitoring; technological artifacts for audiovisual interaction; and assessment tools with educational capabilities. It is understood that the improvement of educational resources, emphasizing clear and objective communication, as well as the sociability of classes, becomes essential to promote a more effective and stimulating educational environment for the learning of autistic students.

Keywords:
autism; educational technology; university education