A análise do Comportamento Aplicada (ABA) como ferramenta no processo de inclusão escolar da criança com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA)

Abstract

This study focused on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a tool for the school inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The scope of the research arose from the increasing integration of children with ASD into regular education, driven by advances in inclusion policies, yet still marked by challenges related to teacher training and the implementation of effective pedagogical strategies. In this context, the research was motivated by the need to identify evidence-based approaches, such as ABA, capable of promoting learning and socialization for these students effectively. The main objective was to understand the potential of ABA as a pedagogical strategy for the inclusion of children with ASD in the school setting. To achieve this, a qualitative literature review was conducted using a documentary approach, analyzing academic works that discussed the theoretical foundations and applications of ABA in educational contexts, without direct involvement of participants. The findings indicated that ABA constitutes a highly effective tool for the school inclusion of children with ASD, providing a scientifically grounded resource that supports the development of social and academic repertoires, enhances communication, and contributes to reducing behaviors that hinder learning. However, its efficacy and ethical application are inseparable from structural conditions, requiring interventions to be systematic, adapted to the school context, and guided by a humanized perspective that values student dignity and autonomy, supported by continuous teacher training and adequate institutional support.