DIDACTIC-METHODOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENTS IN SURFING PRACTICE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Abstract

This article aims to identify the didactic-methodological adaptations used in surfing classes for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Associação Onda Azul (AOA) in Florianópolis (SC) and propose a pedagogical strategy for teaching surf sport to that population. This is a descriptive-exploratory study, with a qualitative approach to data, carried out with volunteers from the AOA, which used participant observations, semi-structured interviews and a field diary as data collection instruments. Contents related to class planning, content, adaptations, communication and transmission of content and forms of assessment were analyzed. The study presents a pedagogical proposal that goes beyond the considerations made by the volunteers and brings to light strategies to facilitate the teaching of surfing for people with ASD. Surfing presented itself as a fertile development opportunity for people with ASD, and teachers must respect the individuality of students willing to make adaptations.