Interventionals approaches in psychology for children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Autism; Psychology; Psychological intervention;
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been widely researched due to the recognized increase in the number of cases, probably associated with its early identification, and also, due to the use of broader diagnostic strategies. Because of its multiple etiology, no model, clinical, methodological or therapeutic approach is yet recognized as the only factor for improving child development. It can be found between numerous clinical approaches. The aim of the study is to analyze the interventional approaches in the area of Psychology used in children with ASD in institutions in the city of Natal. This is an exploratory, cross-sectional study, with the sample consisting of convenience. Eight psychology professionals were selected from three ASD reference institutions in the city of Natal / RN. The instrument used was a questionnaire prepared by the researcher and for the analysis, the content analysis by Bardin was used. The results showed the practical outline from the chosen theoretical framework that shapes the intervention proposals and the look at the child with ASD. From them, three categories were found: theoretical basis, intervention and benefits of each intervention proposal. The study aimed to highlight the need to promote spaces for scientific discussion, enabling dialogues and building a diversity of ways of conceiving the disorder, as well as the recognition of the plurality that appears in each subject with the diagnosis of ASD. For this, the importance of a diversity in the ways of conceiving interventions allowing contexts, also multiple, of welcoming individuals.