Online guide as a training tool for school monitors supporting students with ASD

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https://doi.org/10.15536/reducarmais.10.2026.4382

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, School Monitors, Online Training, Inclusive Education, Educational Technologies

Abstract

The expansion of enrollments of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in regular schools has increased the demand for support professionals, although many school monitors take on the role with limited opportunities for specific training. This study evaluated the pilot application of a fully online training guide for school monitors, focusing on perceived usefulness and the applicability of strategies in participants' daily work routines. Fourteen monitors from municipal, state, and private schools in Bagé/RS participated in a three-module training course hosted on Google Forms. The evaluation combined pre- and post-training questionnaires with qualitative analysis of textual responses using a thematic approach. Results indicated an increase in self-assessed knowledge (mean from 7 to 9, scale 1–10), with all participants reporting feeling fully prepared and able to differentiate meltdown from tantrum, unanimous intention to incorporate visual resources and structured routines, and an overall satisfaction mean of 9. It is concluded that the online guide is a viable continuing education alternative for monitors, emphasizing practical strategies for supporting students with ASD.

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Cristiane Gonçalves Moreira, Universidade Federal do Pampa - UNIPAMPA

Licenciada em Pedagogia e mestranda em Ensino na Universidade Federal do Pampa, Campus Bagé. 

Cristiano Corrêa Ferreira, Universidade Federal do Pampa - UNIPAMPA

PhD in Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering from UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul).”
“Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from UFSM (Federal University of Santa Maria).”
“Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from UFPel (Federal University of Pelotas).”
“Associate professor in the Department of Human Sciences and Education at UFSCar (Federal University of São Carlos).”
“Professor in UNIPAMPA’s Graduate Program in Teaching, at the Master’s and Doctoral levels.

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2026-05-12

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Moreira, C. G., & Ferreira, C. C. (2026). Online guide as a training tool for school monitors supporting students with ASD. Educar Mais, 10, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.15536/reducarmais.10.2026.4382

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