O protagonismo do serviço social no enfrentamento ao capacitismo: atuação da rede de saúde no atendimento às famílias atípicas em Miracema do Tocantins

Abstract

This Undergraduate Thesis addressed the protagonism of Social Work in combating ableism, focusing on the performance of the health network in serving atypical families in the municipality of Miracema do Tocantins, especially in Primary Care. The general objective was to analyze professional action in combating ableism, considering the role of the health network in welcoming these families. To achieve this goal, the study aimed to: understand the concept of ableism and its impacts on public health policies; verify whether the legislation and guidelines of the Unified Health System (SUS) include the inclusion of people with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions; and analyze the strategies employed by Social Work in Primary Care aimed at promoting equity and inclusion in the municipality of Miracema – TO. The research, of a qualitative nature, was based on documental and bibliographic analysis, encompassing legislation, public policies, scientific studies, and institutional records from the health network of Miracema do Tocantins, with a focus on Social Work practices and actions to confront ableism. The theoretical framework was organized into two chapters. The first chapter addresses the concept of atypical families with neurodiversity, discussing ableism and its impacts on the realization of rights in health in the municipality of Miracema do Tocantins. The second chapter analyzes the protagonism of Social Work in combating ableism, highlighting its practices and challenges in Primary Health Care.The results showed that, despite institutional limitations and barriers, the work of the Social Worker in Primary Care has a significant impact. This performance occurred through guidance provided to beneficiary families, both through individual and group assistance, facilitating access to benefits guaranteed by legislation. Moreover, it was found that the professional played a relevant role in social referrals directed to the intersectoral network.It was also observed that Primary Care needs to advance in several aspects. In this context, opportunities for intervention emerge, reaffirming the professional identity of Social Work within the work developed alongside multidisciplinary teams. Embedded in the community, the Social Worker was able to build bonds and develop strategies aimed at confronting inequalities present in the daily lives of users. It was also observed that strengthening Primary Care requires recognition of the relevance of this professional in ensuring social rights, in interdisciplinary actions, and in mediating between users and public policies. Such mediation contributes to the effectiveness of the Unified Health System (SUS), as the Social Worker operates in coordination with other professionals in the network.