PROCESSAMENTO DA LINGUAGEM E COMUNICAÇÃO NÃO-VERBAL: ESTUDO DAS ÁREAS CEREBRAIS ATIVADAS DURANTE A COMUNICAÇÃO EM PESSOAS AUTISTAS

This article aims to investigate language processing and the mechanisms of nonverbal communication in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), focusing on the brain areas activated during communicative processes. Considering that autism can significantly affect both verbal language and nonverbal signals, such as facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact, it is essential to understand how the autistic brain interprets and responds to these stimuli. Based on a review of recent literature, the study discusses the contributions of neuroscience and functional neuroimaging to the understanding of autistic communication, highlighting alterations in the activation of the fusiform gyrus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and language areas such as Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas. The findings suggest that therapeutic interventions can be enhanced through understanding the neurological particularities involved in language and communication in individuals with ASD.