Autism and Paulo Freire

The Interrelationship between Ethics, Aesthetics, and Politics in Inclusive Education

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5335/rep.v31.16121

Keywords:

Autism; Education; Development.

Abstract

This article explores school education focusing on the full development of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), guided by principles from national legislation and Paulo Freire's work. It provides a brief overview of the disorder and its specifics, drawing from Freire’s theories and other ASD scholars. It emphasizes that inclusive education, according to Freire's perspective, should be both enlightening and transformative, stressing the ethics of respect, the politics of citizenship, and the aesthetics of humanization. The article illustrates how these principles can be applied in school education to create a welcoming and equitable environment, acknowledging that differences are inherent to all humans. It concludes that the interrelation of these principles with ASD education is not only legally sound but also feasible, enhancing human potential while respecting individual limitations.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

  • Uania Soares Rabelo de Moura, SEC/BA

    Master's degree in Human and Social Sciences from the Federal University of Western Bahia (UFOB). Holds a degree in Pedagogy and Portuguese Language and Literatures. Specializes in Strategic People Management, Portuguese Language Methodology, Pedagogical Coordination and School Supervision, Specialized Educational Assistance (SEA), and Inclusive Education. Pedagogical Coordinator at the Department of Education of the State of Bahia (SEC/BA). Has experience in the banking sector and in education.

  • Natália Medina Araújo, UFOB

    Doctor of Law from the University of Brasília - UnB (2017). Master of Law from the University of Brasília - UnB (2011). Bachelor of Law from the Federal University of Bahia (2008). Adjunct Professor of Law at the Federal University of Western Bahia (UFOB). Professor in the Graduate Program in Human and Social Sciences at the Federal University of Western Bahia (PPGCHS/UFOB). Researcher in the Critical International Law Research Group (UnB) and Marginalized: Interdisciplinary Research Group on Minorities and Exclusions (UFOB). Main areas of expertise: International Law, History of Law, Migration Law, Refugee Law, and Human Rights.

  • Anne Gabriele Lima Sousa d Carvalho, UFOB

    Holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the Federal University of Paraíba (2003), a Master's degree in Sociology from the Federal University of Pernambuco (2006), and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the Federal University of Pernambuco (2012). Currently, she is an Adjunct Professor C II and manager of the Course Evaluation Center at the Federal University of Western Bahia. She is a permanent faculty member of the Graduate Program in Human and Social Sciences (PPGCHS/UFOB) and is part of the research groups registered with CNPq "Marginals: Interdisciplinary Research Group on Minorities and Exclusions" and "GRUDET: Spatial Dynamics and Territorial and Socio-Spatial Development." She has experience in the fields of Sociology and Anthropology, with an emphasis on Social Inequality and Urban Sociability.

Downloads

Published

2024-12-10

Issue

Vol. 31 (2024): PUBLICAÇÃO CONTÍNUA

Section

Dossiê - Decolonialidade das consciências e a educação

License

Copyright (c) 2024 Uania Soares Rabelo de Moura, Natália Medina Araújo, Anne Gabriele Lima Sousa d Carvalho

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Os direitos autorais são mantidos pelos autores, os quais concedem à revista o direito de primeira publicação. 

How to Cite

Autism and Paulo Freire: The Interrelationship between Ethics, Aesthetics, and Politics in Inclusive Education. Revista Espaço Pedagógico, [S. l.], v. 31, p. e16121, 2024. DOI: 10.5335/rep.v31.16121. Disponível em: https://ojs.upf.br/index.php/rep/article/view/16121. Acesso em: 16 oct. 2025.