Desenvolvimento motor de crianças do espectro autista por meio da natação

Abstract

The motor development of children on the autistic spectrum through swimming is a very relevant topic, since the numerous benefits offered by the practice of sports to children with ASD through the routine practice of the sport are visible. General Objective: to present the contributions that swimming provides to autistic children in terms of motor development. Specific objectives: to trace the benefits brought by swimming to children with ASD, as well as their definitions and contributions; to score motor development and children with ASD and finally, describe the autistic spectrum and what differentiates in the treatment and performance of bodily functions when the child has ASD, as well as the prevalence of children with the disorder in Brazil and in the world. Method: to describe the studies presented by authors through the literature review. Results: The results obtained by the practice of swimming in children with ASD are remarkable, they are punctuated and specific. Some studies refer to autism as a disorder that strongly interferes in specific areas of the brain, thus affecting the development and communication of children with ASD. Therefore, from the dedication and interest of parents, children and physical education teachers, it is possible to apply the practice of swimming as a means of contributing to the improvement of physical conditions, involving motricity, the cognitive and social part of children with. Conclusions: Swimming provides children with ASD with benefits such as: improved motor, cognitive and social development. This is only allowed by the routine practice of the activity and classes, as well as the interest and willingness on the part of children with ASD.