Espectro autista, família e direitos sociais: uma aproximação ao debate

Abstract

The inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorder constitutes a contemporary challenge on the public agenda in Brazil, articulated around several social policies coordinated by the State. From the perspective of citizenship rights, a question that arises is the identification and enforcement of rights (and the supports that derive from them) for families. The object of this study is to analyze the rights of families in the treatment given to people with ASD. Its objective is to approach, in an introductory way, the rights of these families, problematizing the concepts involved, the main difficulties and challenges. The methodology adopted consists of bibliographical and documentary research. The bibliographical research was carried out through a review of the specialized literature based on studies of books, articles, magazines and TCC's that discuss mental health in general and the autism spectrum disorder. The documentary research proceeded through the legislation related to the theme. We conclude that it is necessary for the State to intervene and guarantee the rights of these subjects, through public policies and social protection related to health, education and many other rights that cover and are of interest to these subjects, as well as, we emphasize the importance of support network professionals to support and prepare these families so that they can participate directly in decisions and give their opinion on what is fundamental in the treatments given to their children with ASD.