O COTIDIANO DE PESSOAS COM TRANSTORNO ESPECTRO AUTISTA DE ALTA FUNCIONALIDADE: uma análise da Série Atypical

Abstract

Autism is classified as a global developmental disorder, characterized by growth sharply atypical in social interaction and in communication and the presence of a restricted repertoire of activities and personal interests (APA, 2013). Based on this was realized this analysis essay of the American series Atypical, where the main character Samuel, a young of 18 years old diagnosed with ASD goes through moments of anguish, when seeks his independence, having an overprotective mother, an older sister who seeks to welcome, a father having difficulty communicating with him and friends who serve as motivation for your daily development. The idea is postulated that when an illness or disability occurs in one of the family members, a chain of emotional stages occurs and attitudinal approximately constant and universal, these being: shock, denial, depression, adaptation and reorganization (Klüber-Ross, 1996). It can be said that the discussion of the topic addressed is of total relevance so that there is greater inclusion of patients with ASD, intending to contribute to the increase of society's knowledge about the challenges faced by autistic patients, their families and friends.