Terminology of the Human Body: a proposed glossary for autistic students in the early years of elementary school
Inclusive Education. Terminology and Terminography. Scientific Dissemination. Technologies. Autistic Students.
The research is being developed in the Graduate Program in Inclusive Education in the National Network (PROFEI) at the Federal University of Rondonia (UNIR), Ji-Parana Campus. It is linked to research line 3, Practices and Processes Training Educators for Inclusive Education, which focuses on the study and proposal of training strategies that empower educators to act in an inclusive manner, with the goal of meeting the needs of students with disabilities, disorders, and/or high abilities/giftedness. The overall objective of the research is to develop a glossary of terminology related to the Human Body, aimed at the learning of autistic students, since students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) lack materials that support their communication practices. The methodological approach follows a qualitative approach and is characterized as descriptive-analytical and applied. Theoretically, the research is guided by the principles of Inclusive Education, Terminology, Terminography, Information and Communication Technologies, and Assistive Technology. Partial results demonstrate that terminographic material developed with the participation of Specialized Educational Services (SEA) teachers, as well as the intended audience, can make the work inclusive and fulfill its social and linguistic role more effectively. As its main contribution, the study suggests that actions such as these are essential to guarantee the rights of people with disabilities in the context of Inclusive Education. By promoting this inclusion, we strengthen not only the learning of students with disabilities but also understanding and empathy among all members of the school community.