BACKGROUND: to reflect and discuss about the role of a speech therapist in therapeutical strategies for a child with Pervasive Development Disorder in the inclusive educational system. PROCEDURES: this is a case report research of a child with Pervasive Development Disorder. The clips of the clinical material includes written reports, obtained in appointments with the school, showing the course followed during the patient's history, giving emphasis to the significant moments that generated the development of the therapeutical process related to oral communication and interaction with his group-class [teachers and students]. RESULTS: the patient involved in this study attends a regular school class and due to the therapeutical interventions showed a significant development in relation to his group-class [teachers and students] and social behavior, besides the effective improvements in his oral communication. CONCLUSIONS: in our understanding the role of the speech therapist is significant in leading with the school in order to provide a favorable physical and emotional environment that should respect the singularity and the development of each child. Therapeutical targets can be focused on the purpose that School need changes in order to promote a favorable environment for children with special needs. These situations make the difference as for to consolidate the social and community inclusion.
Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences; Autistic Disorder; Education, Special; Case Studies