Infância atípica: a inclusão através da arte

Abstract

The article “Atypical childhood: inclusion through art” highlights the importance of art from gestation onwards, in the process of interaction between parents and children, and its impact on the child's neurophysiological, cognitive, motor and emotional development, with an emphasis on early childhood . It highlights artistic expression in the family, educational and social context, being a therapeutic and inclusive tool, especially relevant for neurodivergent children, with hearing, visual and motor disabilities, mentioning resources and strategies used to stimulate skills in these children. It cites examples of overcoming of artists and public figures with disabilities, illustrating how art can be a powerful vehicle for the development of creativity, self-expression, critical thinking and the construction of identity and belonging. In short, artistic activity, with its universal character, should be widely explored as a means of inclusion and integral development in atypical childhood, promoting well-being and quality of life, not only for children, but also for their families.