Transtorno do Espectro Autista e um projeto para a vida

Abstract

This graduation thesis aimed to analyze the characteristics of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the profile of the profession they desire in their Life Project. To achieve this, we adopted a bibliographic research method and field research. The latter took place in public schools in the city of Fortaleza/CE, with participants being students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder enrolled in regular high school classes. During the field research, five schools were found, but only two agreed to collaborate with the research, both from the public sector. An online questionnaire, structured as a data collection tool, was used and sent by the school administration and/or coordination to protect the identity of the students and their families. The focus of the questionnaire was to understand the factors that influence students in building their Life Project. The research results revealed that, despite the challenges, these students aspire to personal development to enter the job market. It also showed how schools play an important role in enhancing the success of building this Life Project, as well as the laws that support these individuals to be active in society. However, this research is limited in linking personality traits and professional profiles, considering that many other factors within the complexity of human experience influence the choice of profession.