Autism Spectrum Disorder and School Learning

A Look from Psychomotricity

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-V®, 2022) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that significantly impairs the interaction and communication of children. In children with ASD, the lack or insufficiency of psychomotor connections can lead to fundamental developmental difficulties and interfere with the school learning process. This article analyzes and shows the contribution of Psychomotricity to the learning process of children with ASD, in the inclusion of students with special needs, and its relationship with the school learning process. It originates from a systematic review, using works published in university repositories, in the Scielo and Google Scholar databases; the research was submitted and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of the State of Amazonas - No. 3,608,476. The analysis of the selected material demonstrates the significant role of psychomotricity in the development of children with ASD, as the use of the principles of Psychomotricity positively contributes to the development of children with ASD, mainly in social relationships and the learning process. Psychomotricity develops the child's motor skills, promotes body knowledge and control, significantly contributing to overall and integral development, thus assisting children with ASD in the learning process.