Reconhecer para incluir - incluir para pertencer: um estudo da intersubjetividade no Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA)

Abstract

This dissertation focuses on the study of the (inter)subjectivity of language from the perspective of reflections proposed by theorist Émile Benveniste, as well as studies on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thus, we seek to propose theoretical considerations about intersubjectivity, based on Émile Benveniste's theory of language, in speaking subjects with ASD, in order to conclude on their importance in inclusion. The research has a bibliographic and qualitative character, as reflections are made arising from social and human phenomena and we base them on existing and published theoretical materials. In this way, we examine the diagnostic studies of ASD and Benveniste's enunciative theory to, at the end of the work, establish reflections on how the concept of (inter)subjectivity, in Benveniste, can be a possibility for discussing issues involved in the theme of linguistic inclusion and achieve our general objective (to study the concept of intersubjectivity to understand the use of language by autistic speakers who propose themselves as subjects of their speech). To this end, we use excerpts from the reality show "Corrida das Blogueiras", in which the participant Ju Barbosa - a young autistic woman - performs different tests that involve various linguistic skills in order to exemplify, in addition to excerpts from the series Atypical as illustrative data. Thus, the question that guides this research is: "What is the contribution of studies on intersubjectivity in speaking subjects with ASD to inclusion?". We recognize and assume the commitment of not providing ready-made solutions, but of stimulating reflection on the theories presented, allowing each reader to adapt the studies to their own reality. However, we hope that our work contributes to a better understanding of the linguistic issues involved in ASD and to the promotion of a more inclusive society.