A atuação do Assistente Social na política de saúde mental: o autismo em questão

Abstract

This research focused on the study of the role of the social worker aimed at people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The factors related to the challenges and possibilities for the inclusion of the person with ASD in the social context were analyzed. The methodology was based on bibliographic research with an emphasis on the qualitative approach with the purpose of analyzing in several sources of research, such as scientific articles, books, to be used to support the analysis and discussion. The research made it possible to understand the importance of multiprofessional work for people with ASD, among these professionals the social worker has significant importance, however the performance of their work is conditioned to several factors, among them the services provided by the State. In addition, the research attempted to bring greater visibility to the theme based on the assumption that the State becomes responsible for the provision of services that enable the social inclusion and social well-being of individuals with ASD, through what is provided for in the National Policy on Mental Health, thus affirming its legally constituted rights.