Inclusion of Autistics in the Armed Forces.

A Legislative Gap

Abstract

The defense of the nation is a fundamental duty of all
Brazilian citizens, and the Armed Forces represent the forefront of this
mission. However, the inclusion of individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in the Armed Forces still generates many debates and
questions. This research investigates and presents some challenges regarding
the inclusion of individuals with autism in the Military Forces, discussing the
discrepancy between health legislations, especially concerning the Singular
Forces, legislative gaps, the benefits of inclusion, and the importance of
technology in this process. A bibliographic review was conducted, including
laws, decrees, regulations, scientific articles, websites, and medical literature
related to individuals with autism and their potential inclusion in the Armed
Forces. The research identified the disparity between the health legislations
of the Singular Forces, the need for proactive legislation that promotes
inclusion, the benefits of inclusion for Defense Forces, for society, and the
importance of technology as an inclusion tool. In the impossibility of
exhausting the entire ASD theme, we will focus on the inclusion of
individuals with autism in the Armed Forces, which constitutes a challenge
that requires overcoming barriers and building bridges, a fundamental step
towards building a more just, inclusive, and diverse society.