As expectativas dos profissionais com a prática do badminton para crianças autistas

Abstract

The autistic spectrum gets manifested in childhood with impairments on social development, among others factors. Badminton is a dynamic sport practiced between two or four players. The implements of the game are a racket and a specific shuttlecock. Objective: To describe the main expectations that teachers have when starting a practice of badminton with autistic children. Methodology: Research adapting qualitative approach, with four professionals who work at Associação L'Aqua. An interview was applied from August to October 2020. Results: The following categories of analysis may be highlighted: The experiences of badminton, by professionals, might favor the application of the project: Empathy with the autistic; some aspects focused on the relationship between teacher and student; Development progress of the students; The methodological strategies; Expectations regarding the Autistic students who will participate in the project. Conclusion: It is concluded that the professionals who performed badminton with autistics students, have high expectations related to the improvement of motor and social skills of them. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]