A saúde da criança portadora do transtorno do espectro autista na unidade básica de saúde 1 de Sodradinho/DF

Abstract

The proposed intervention project (IP) aims to improve the care and follow-up of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Primary Health Care (PHC). It has been identified that the lack of early diagnoses and the scarcity of adequate interventions represent a significant challenge in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), where many healthcare professionals lack specific training to identify and address early signs of ASD. This issue is further exacerbated by the absence of standardized protocolsand technological tools that facilitate continuous patient follow-up, resulting in long waiting times for specialized consultations and delays in starting necessary interventions. The overall goal of the IP is toenhance the care and follow-up of children with ASD in PHC through the implementation of a project based on training healthcare professionals, optimizing the screening system, and ensuring continuous follow-up. Expected outcomes include a significant reduction in waiting times for specialized consulta- tions and diagnoses, healthcare professional training, and an improvement in the quality of care pro- vided to children with ASD. The implementation of health technologies is expected to facilitate conti- nuous patient monitoring, improving communication between healthcare professionals and families, andallowing for rapid adjustments to treatment plans. The integration between different levels of healthcarewill ensure continuous and coordinated care, reducing fragmentation in care and significantly improvingthe overall quality of treatment offered to children with ASD. This IP directly addresses the problem identified in the workplace, where the lack of early diagnoses and effective interventions represents a significant challenge. The implementation of the proposed improvements is expected to transform the quality of care provided, delivering more efficient, integrated, and patient-centered care, directly benefi-ting children with ASD and theirfamilies, and offering a valuable model for future public health interven-tions.