FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INTERFACES IN THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES FOR PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION.

Abstract

Inclusive education is configured as a strategic vector for ensuring the right to universal learning, promoting the appreciation of diversity and the deconstruction of exclusionary pedagogical practices within the school environment. This study proposes an in-depth analysis of family listening in the process of including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), highlighting its implications for the development of collaborative pedagogical practices in mainstream educational contexts. Based on a qualitative approach and critical literature review, the research engages with authors who underpin the legal, pedagogical, and collaborative frameworks related to inclusive education and the specificities of serving students with ASD. The primary objective is to examine how active dialogue between schools and families enhances responsive, sensitive, and context-aware educational practices tailored to the unique needs of these students. The findings indicate that systematic listening to families acts as a catalyst for the construction of collective strategies, strengthening cohesion among educational agents and fostering progress in school inclusion. The study also identifies significant challenges, such as the lack of ongoing teacher training, institutional resistance to inclusion, and weak communication channels between schools and families. Starting from active listening, the research suggests collaborative methodologies, including participatory forums, integrative workshops, and structured communication protocols, that support individualized teaching and shared responsibility in the inclusion process. An analytical framework synthesizes the challenges and opportunities surrounding the schooling of students with ASD, reaffirming family listening as an essential component of formative, dialogical, and inclusive pedagogical practice. The study concludes that the effectiveness of inclusive education depends on strengthening inter-institutional dialogue and the shared engagement of families throughout the educational journey.