NEUROSCIENCE AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
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Specialized Educational Services, Assistive Technology, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, NeuroscienceAbstract
This study investigates the contribution of Assistive Technologies (ATs) to Specialized Educational Services (SES) for students with Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in light of neuroscientific principles of motivation and learning. SES is fundamental for school inclusion, guaranteeing adequate conditions for learning, participation, and autonomy for students with special educational needs. However, challenges related to communication, cognitive processing, and social interaction require specific pedagogical strategies. Assistive Technology emerges as a tool to expand the functional competencies of these students, promoting an accessible and engaging environment. Neuroscience shows that structured and predictable stimuli, combined with immediate reinforcers, activate neural networks related to motivation and attention, which are fundamental for learning. The overall objective is to analyze how the creative use of ATs can contribute to the SES of students with ID and ASD, based on neuroscientific, pedagogical, and inclusive principles. The specific objectives include understanding relevant neuroscientific principles, identifying assistive technology (AT) resources and approaches, analyzing inclusive pedagogical practices, and evaluating the impact of ATs on promoting autonomy, participation, and engagement. The articulation between Specialized Educational Services (AEE) and AT aims to build an environment responsive to individual needs, promoting the inclusion and development of students with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in line with public policies for inclusive education. This research seeks to contribute to the discussion on the importance of AT in AEE, highlighting the need for innovative and personalized approaches to meet the specific needs of these students.
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