Resumo em língua estrangeira
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, language and restrictive and repetitive patterns. Autistic children, for example, need the practices of physical activities to assist them in their motor, social and cognitive development. The study refers to a bibliographic research with a qualitative approach, where 10 articles were analyzed that were published between 2020 and 2023. The work shows that physical activities have a significant influence on the cognitive and emotional development of children with autism, having as benefits the control of hyperactivity, improvement in sleep, decrease of aggressive behavior, among others. In this sense, physical activity will bring the child evolution to their development, in addition to promoting health and well-being, making them independent