Multideficiência na educação

: do conceito à prática educativa

Abstract

The school represents one of the main sources for the acquisition of knowledge and competencies. And by that reason, we can reaffirm the fundamental role that School plays in each person and in each student pathway. Regarding the teaching-learning process, School plays its part in several dimensions, namely regarding social justice, equality, solidarity and social and ethical principles. School prepares our youths, so that they become able to play an active role in society, by promoting their development globally and respecting the differences between people. Regarding that, this work aims to evaluate the way School educate and integrate children and youths with Multiple Disabilities and prepare them for Life. At this report, we will exploit the topic of Inclusive School for children with Multiple Disabilities, by analyzing in detail a study case: a young student with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. We also approach the intervention methodologies and strategies, the way to promote the integration of these students within regular classes and the consequent impact on their educational success. We present an overview to the history and evolution of Special Education and some thoughts on “Inclusive School”, regarding students with Special Educational Needs. We additionally present our professional pathway as a Special Education Teacher and we present the theoretical contents underlying the main topics and contents related to the study aim: Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Multiple Disability. Then, we analyze in dept a study case, we show the functionality profile of that student and his social context in order to achieve an adequate Intervention Plan. In the end of this report some conclusions are taken and also some future perspectives are presented.

Date of Award	31 Jan 2017
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Filomena Ermida Figueiredo Branco da Ponte (Supervisor)