The methodology of body approach for autists - a case study

• Main Authors: Elvio Marcos Boato (Author), Augusto Parras Albuquerque (Author), Soraya Valenza Diniz (Author), Graciele Massoli Rodrigues (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1980-6574; 10.1590/s1980-6574202000030076
• Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; physical education; case study; Sports; GV557-1198.995; Sports medicine; RC1200-1245
• Source: Motriz: Revista de Educacao Fisica, Vol 26, Iss 3 (2020)

Abstract Introduction: The Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent deficits in communication and social interaction in multiple contexts and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Aim: The objective of this work was to present and analyze a program that offers specialized educational service in Physical Education and Art (dance), proposed for a student with ASD, based on a body approach methodology. Methods: A case study was carried out with a student with ASD for three years of corporal intervention practice with two weekly sessions at the Aquatic Activities and Body Expression sessions in a community project. Conclusion: It was possible to observe that the student demonstrated significant improvements in social interaction, communication, and development of the corporal scheme, confirming the effectiveness of the presented corporal intervention.