This research aimed to understand the influence that playfulness has on the development of
autistic children during the early childhood education process. The discussion of the theme was
based on articles found through qualitative research of the literature review type and using
Google Scholar, SciELO and CAPES journal sites as search tools. As a result, several materials
were found that address the theme of playfulness, which mention that playfulness is necessary
for children to develop fully, since the application of this methodology in the classroom
facilitates the understanding of what is taught and it helps to fix the new knowledge due to the
spontaneity with which the content is passed on. In this way, the insertion of games, toys and games in the children's routine makes them learn more pleasantly and effectively. Due to these
benefits, the use of playfulness has also been indicated for autistic children who, due to the
obstacles caused by the disorder, have difficulties in creating bonds and interacting with other
members of the class and carrying out traditional pedagogical activities. Research has shown
that this can be considered a method capable of providing a positive impact on early childhood
education for autistic children. Because when teaching is adapted to play, the teacher promotes
increased communication, imagination and, above all, social interaction.
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