Aprendizagem musical mediada pela interação entre mãe-filho autista

Abstract

The present study is in the field of special music education, it recognizes musical learning as an inclusive axis for people with disabilities, and gives emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism. The research aims to understand how the music learning process mediated by the interaction of mother- autistic child occurs. The method used is the case study in a qualitative approach, since it is understood that this method is adequate to interpret a given context in its singularity and complexity. The methodological design includes the application of a pre-survey questionnaire, class observations and semi-structured interview with selected dyads. Two criteria were used to analyze the data: the analysis of image in motion and the content analysis. Focusing on musical learning, we adapted and applied a musical learning assessment scale (AAM) in two different moments of the research: baseline (initial phase) and guided post-intervention; through of all the results presented in the AAM (Musical Learning Assessment) scales, and the results related to maternal mediation levels in three specific musical activities, it was possible to highlight which activities had greater learning gains, shown after a guided mediation. Thus, we stress the importance of musical learning with family, the promotion of more musical learning spaces with these peculiarities, with reflections, theories and, above all, musical practices on the subject in focus, amplifying the knowledge regarding the musical education of the person with autism.