A INCLUSÃO DO ALUNO COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN NO ENSINO REGULAR

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the inclusion of students with Down syndrome in regular education. Much has been said about Inclusive Education, and within this school modality, a subject that arouses the interest of analyzing and understanding the concepts is Down syndrome. Down syndrome is not a disease, but a genetic disorder, which does not prevent the person from developing. However, as this condition is associated with some health issues it must be observed at the birth and monitored by professionals. Therefore, each person has their own way of interacting, time, and evolution according to their needs. People with Down syndrome are more similar than different from us. The school is the ideal environment to build and diffuse knowledge, social responsibility and culture, what is missing are professionals and teaching materials. In this sense, the work aims to research the development of students with genetic alteration in school life. The Federal Constitution ensures that all citizens, without distinction of beliefs, color and race have the right to education, including people with disabilities, in this case, Down syndrome. Even so, it does not mean that the needs of everyone who is entering the schools are met. This may occur due to the lack of physical structure of the schools, without the proper accessibility and even lack of preparation of the teachers and a multidisciplinary team consisting of: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychopedagogues and Speech Therapists, who can accompany students with Down syndrome so that they are included and that can guide educators. It is of great importance that people with Down syndrome are included in society, not only because of a legal guarantee, but because of humanity, because within their possibilities they are able to show affection, love, learn and interact with the people considered “normal”. It is also necessary to promote knowledge for families, and how they can deal with and end these prejudices against people with Down syndrome, regarding to them being unproductive and incapable beings.