Compreendendo os significados das emoções e sentimentos em indivíduos autistas no ambiente aquático

Daniela Amorim dos Santos; Lara de Araújo Miranda; Emília Amélia Costa Pinto da Silva; Petrucio Venceslau de Moura; Clara Maria Silvestre Monteiro de Freitas

doi:10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.3983

Authors

Daniela Amorim dos Santos Universidade de Pernambuco
Lara de Araújo Miranda Universidade de Pernambuco
Emília Amélia Costa Pinto da Silva Universidade Federal do Paraná
Petrucio Venceslau de Moura Instituto Federal de Pernambuco- Campus Barretos
Clara Maria Silvestre Monteiro de Freitas Universidade de Pernambuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.3983

Keywords:

Autistic disorder, Emotions, Swimming.

Abstract

Introduction: Autism is a developmental disorder that consists of changes in the central nervous system, causing behavioral problems. However, the practice of swimming has been helping with the socialization of these individuals. Objective: To analyze the emotional manifestations influenced by aquatic activities in autistic children. Methods: A descriptive study of qualitative nature was carried out. The study included six children who regularly attend Fisioclínica Casa Forte, Recife (PE). The instruments used were a socio-demographic questionnaire and a script of semi-structured interviews and observation. Results: Before entering the swimming pool, the children showed anxiety; but, afterwards, they showed enthusiasm, happiness and calmness. At the end of class, 50% of them did not want to leave the pool, suggesting interest in staying in class. The participants interacted more with toys than with each other or with the teacher. Conclusion: The work done in a playful way provided the children with a pleasant environment, contributing to their psychomotor and emotional development.