Contribuições da psicologia clínica para o atendimento de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista.

Abstract

The present study focuses on the contributions of clinical psychology in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The general objective of the investigation, which used an integrative literature review as its methodology, is to analyze how the clinical psychologist contributes to the care of children with ASD. The survey with workers used the PRISMA Checklist. The descriptors Psychology AND Autism AND Child were used. In the Pepsic Brasil, SciElo and Periódico CAPE databases. Initially, 353 articles were identified and after the selection and exclusion process that 4 would be empirical research, in the clinical area of psychology and with children up to 12 years old, which were published only in Brazilian Portuguese, 10 articles were considered that corroborated the study. The results indicate that, regardless of the psychologist's approach, he is able to provide care and understanding to the subject with ASD. The caregivers' reports at the beginning of the monitoring process are highlighted as being of great relevance for the conduct of the professional's actions, as well as for the bond between the subjects involved for a better development of the child. Listening, expression and recreation can contribute to the management of sessions as educational factors. Therefore, it is understood that the identifications described here can provide a new perspective on the care and reception of children on the autism spectrum. It is understood that it is important to expand research and studies that collaborate with family members, professionals and scientific studies, facilitating assistance and care with these children. KEYWORDS: Psychology; Autism; Child.