Estado da arte do ensino de língua inglesa como língua estrangeira e/ou segunda língua para alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista na pandemia

Abstract

This study seeks to understand the practices, challenges and advances in the teaching of the English Language for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the pandemic. Therefore, a review of the literature with the theme was made. In the context of pedagogical strategies, the research will analyze how educators adapt their approaches to teach English language, considering the characteristics and needs of students with ASD. The importance of identifying and exploring best practices that promote the inclusion and progress of these students in a virtual environment is highlighted. The challenges faced by teachers and students with ASD in the context of remote English language teaching are central to this research. Investigating how these tools contribute to the inclusion, engagement and effectiveness of learning provides answers about the possibilities and limitations of remote teaching for this specific audience. Six studies were located in the Scholar Google database, published between 2020 and 2023. The results showed that the most effective ways to develop the English teaching to students with ASD are from individualized materials and approaches, including immersion in the language through electronic games, multisensorial approach and activities elaborated on the parameters of the UDL (Universal Design for Learning. New studies should be carried out to fill and solve the existing doubts in English teachers about the inclusion of autistic students.