The challenges faced by people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for tourism practice

This article aims to present the obstacles faced by people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for tourism practice and to investigate possible solutions for their inclusion in tourism. The methodology, of a qualitative nature, was outlined through the application of a questionnaire made available...

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Autores: Duarte, Donária Coelho, Mora, Maria Luíza Araújo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Institución:Associação Nacional de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação em Turismo (ANPTUR)
Repositorio:Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa em Turismo
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.emnuvens.com.br:article/2788
Acceso en línea:https://rbtur.org.br/rbtur/article/view/2788
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Accessibility
Social inclusion
Accessible tourism
Acessibilidade
Inclusão social
Turismo acessível
Accesibilidad
Inclusión social
Turismo accesible
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Sumario:This article aims to present the obstacles faced by people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for tourism practice and to investigate possible solutions for their inclusion in tourism. The methodology, of a qualitative nature, was outlined through the application of a questionnaire made available on Google Forms and sent to 143 people with ASD and family members in order to understand the obstacles faced and what suggestions these individuals presented for their complete inclusion in the practice of tourism. The theoretical basis contemplates accessible tourism and the characteristics of ASD in this context. The results show that the individuals surveyed need qualified service and infrastructure and that due to the lack of those many stop travelling. Regarding the solutions, it appears that employee training, knowledge about ASD and adequate infrastructure are the greatest demands according to those interviewees and after those requirements there is a possibility of returning to the destination and/or enterprise.