O adulto neuroatípico: olhar psicopedagógico acerca do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA)

Abstract

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be characterized as a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals in areas of communication, social interaction, and information processing. Studies related to the adult population with ASD are still considered scarce. The present research was developed based on a systematic literature review, of a descriptive and exploratory nature. Thus, it aimed to analyze the scenario of publications related to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition, it aimed to reflect on the role of the psychopedagogue in the face of the demand for Autism Spectrum Disorder and to analyze the characteristics of adults with ASD. Therefore, thirteen publications found between the period of 2014-2024 were analyzed. The searches were conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and to the following databases: Virtual Health Library; Google Scholar; PePsic; CAPES Periodicals; Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo); LILACS. In addition, in order to expand the sources of research, materials such as books, scientific articles, and reports were used to compose the systematization of the data and discussion of the results. The scenario of the analyzed publications contemplated various aspects of areas related to medical diagnosis, Speech Therapy, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Psychomotricity, Occupational Therapy, and adult health care. A positive impact of the publications found related to Psychopedagogy was observed. Furthermore, it was possible to reflect on the specific contributions to the field of Psychopedagogy, depicting possible interventions by the professional and issues related to describing the characteristics of adults with ASD.