O transtorno do espectro autista e o mercado de trabalho: o processo de inclusão de pessoas com TEA no contexto laboral

Abstract

The present work has as premise the description of the inclusion process of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the labor market in an operationalized way, in order to verify the possibilities of expansion of their inclusion and the necessary processes for its effectiveness. To achieve this purpose, a survey of information and demystifications about the spectrum is carried out, on how work is important for the construction of the subject's identity and the exercise of full citizenship, as well as the positive impacts of inclusion in organizations and the work to the person with ASD, breaking down the possibilities of inclusive actions in the work context. The qualitative and exploratory research aims, through a narrative review of literature and document analysis, to elucidate aspects related to the labor insertion of people on the spectrum. The reflections that emerge from this context relate to the complexity of effective inclusion, involving social actors such as employers, employees, family, government and society's own discrimination in relation to people with disabilities and the lack of knowledge on the subject. Although there are laws that ensure the rights of people on the spectrum, the reality is not consistent with the ideal, being full of prejudice and ignorance about the disorder, promoting the mistaken ideal of disability. In this sense, this research contributes to the knowledge about the spectrum and its different levels, the potentialities and forms of constant development, in addition to the importance of both work for this population and the advantages of inserting people with ASD in organizations in a qualitative way, considering corporate social responsibility and those involved in this context. In addition, it highlights the importance of spreading knowledge and fomenting scientific production on the subject, as well as organizational actions that promote the true sense of inclusion.