The inclusion of students with ASD in school physical education in the early years: Challenges and benefits

The study explores the inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Physical Education at School, highlighting the challenges in the areas of social interaction, communication and transition between activities. ASD, characterized by difficulties in communication and repetitive patterns of behavior, presents variations in severity, from mild to severe. In Brazil, legislation such as the 1988 Constitution and the Law of Guidelines and Bases of National Education guarantee the inclusion and quality of education for people with disabilities. The qualitative study aims to analyze how Physical Education classes can benefit students with ASD, promoting social integration and motor development.