ABSTRACT
The school is characterized as an important space for the development of social and cognitive competences of children, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Given this context, this study investigated the teachers ‘experience regarding the inclusion of students with ASD, contemplating teachers’ feelings and practices. It is a qualitative research, exploratory and transverse in nature. Four teachers from early years of elementary school who had a student with ASD enrolled in the class participated. A semi-structured interview was used and the analysis was qualitative, through thematic analysis. It was shown that the first feelings that emerged in teachers were fear and insecurity. After the period of adaptation, these feelings changed, becoming safety in their work. Regarding the pedagogical practice, it was verified that the teachers made pedagogical adjustments according to the characteristics of each student.
Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder; teacher; inclusion