Percepção de famílias brasileiras de crianças com TEA que participaram de grupos de intervenção baseados nos princípios do Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to verify the perception of Brazilian families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who participated in intervention groups based on the principles of Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC). This is an exploratory qualitative study with the participation of 10 families who were on the waiting list of the Sensory Integration Laboratory of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Such participants were evaluated through a simple script of questions and after that, a qualitative analysis of the thematic content analysis type was performed. The results showed, in general, satisfaction in the perceptions of families in relation to the program. Some families demonstrated the need to remain monitored for longer, even though this was not the original proposal of the OPC, although they were all able to develop strategies in the face of new goals. The main limitation of this study is the fact that an in-depth interview was not carried out with the families regarding their perception of the program.