A contribuição da terapia ocupacional na inclusão escolar

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The school inclusion of children with disabilities demands constant reflection and debate. This paper analyzes the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in this process, seeking to demystify current practices and present its contributions to a more inclusive and accessible school environment. OBJECTIVES: With ethical and critical rigor, this study aims to: Demonstrate how OT contributes to a more inclusive and accessible school environment, how it contributes to access to education and how it promotes student autonomy. METHODOLOGY: Integrative literature review, using the Scielo, Pubmed and Revista de Terapia Ocupacional da USP and Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional databases with a qualitative approach. RESULT: The review indicates that OT, through strategies such as alternative communication, promotes interaction between children with disabilities and the school environment, positively impacting learning, socialization and school participation. Alternative communication stands out as a key tool to facilitate the interaction and expression of these children. CONCLUSION: The school inclusion of children with disabilities requires effective actions and a close look at their needs. OT, with its approaches and resources, plays a fundamental role, although there is room for further research and dissemination of its practices. Keywords: