Estudo de caso : em uma criança autista e a trajetória de diagnóstico e tratamento

Abstract

The present research aims to follow the therapeutic itinerary of a family in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, on a search for construction and understanding of how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents impacts and challenges in the growth of their child, as well as how the diagnosis enables effective forms of therapeutic intervention in the search for a broad socio-educational, affective and peer-to-peer spheres experiences. The trajectory of the family in search of a diagnosis was questioned by several professionals, but the diagnosis and treatments are still difficult to access, especially in the public health system, which may be linked to the increase in the number of diagnoses in recent years, mostly because of the few qualified professionals for the service demanded. The observation of the clinical case brought as a conclusion that the path to be followed for diagnosis and treatment of ASD, must be even more humanized, including individuals in the spectrum in their potential, beyond the diagnosis itself. Reception, and social awareness are extremely important steps towards a quality experience in the sociocultural context in our society.