Desafios de um discente autista no ensino superior: : um relato de experiência

Abstract

The present work aims to report the personal, pedagogical and social challenges and experiences of a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Higher Education, specifically in the Degree in Physical Education course at the State University of Amazonas (UEA). Here, challenges, difficulties and barriers experienced by a student with ASD are described, in an autobiographical way, supported by theoretical references and legal inclusion frameworks, with questions about the true inclusion of students with this disorder in higher education. The report is based on the author's personal experience, questioning whether the legal guarantees are effectively fulfilled or whether they remain merely in discourse. Inclusion is not just about creating policies and laws, but also about ensuring that they are implemented and respected in the daily lives of regular higher education institutions. It is essential to analyze how these policies impact the academic and social life of students with ASD. The report takes a journey through the author's personal, school and academic history, with descriptions of the experiences and feelings experienced, from a perspective of including people with ASD in a Higher Education Institution (HEI). It is expected that people can better understand the needs, specificities and differences