Autistic Students in Higher Education: the need for a new school

A NECESSIDADE DE UMA NOVA ESCOLA

Abstract

This paper proposes a reflection on the evolution of Brazilian legislation on inclusion, showing how it reflects and drives changes in the conceptions of "normality" and "disability" in education. It also brings up the challenges and opportunities related to the inclusion of autistic students in higher education. The historical and legislative evolution related to inclusion has brought significant advances, but also persistent challenges. It can be seen that the transformation of the concepts of "normality" and "disability" has also influenced education in terms of valuing diversity and removing barriers. However, the transition is not simple and requires a continuous effort to ensure that theory is fully reflected in practice, especially in higher education, where there is still a lack of accessibility, especially in terms of attitudes and pedagogy.

Published
2026-01-14
How to Cite
Rodrigues Carneiro, T., & Almeida Keller, L. (2026). Autistic Students in Higher Education: the need for a new school. Revista Científica Faculdade Unimed, 4(3), 80-93. https://doi.org/10.37688/rcfu.v4i3.226

Most read articles by the same author(s)