Banca de DEFESA: MARIELLE FREITAS ARAUJO DIAS

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : MARIELLE FREITAS ARAUJO DIAS
DATE: 01/12/2023
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Campus Centro-Oeste
TITLE:

Treating Children with ASD: The Perspective of Caregivers.

KEY WORDS:

Autism spectrum disorder, children, treatments, therapies, medications, parents, caregivers, Risperidone.

PAGES: 91
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Farmácia
SUMMARY:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that develops in childhood and involves deficits in social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviors. The prevalence of ASD represents a significant public health problem, demanding attention due to its emotional and economic impact on families and society. The challenges of parents and/or caregivers of children with ASD are well recognized, but their perspective on their child's treatment has been overlooked. This study aimed to investigate the perspective of parents/caregivers on the effectiveness of treatments and services offered to their children. A data collection instrument was validated for this research according to cross-cultural validation methodologies of conceptual and item equivalence. The validated questionnaire was applied to 30 parents/caregivers of children with ASD for data collection. The results were analyzed using Bardin's content analysis, which were categorized into symptoms, well-being, treatments and general support. However, the common manifestations of the parents were mainly related to the beneficial effects of the therapies on the well-being of the children, in the remarkable reduction of aggressiveness and improvement in the quality of sleep with the use of risperidone, and positive responses in the correction of the food selectivity of the children. children. The school emerged as an important support factor, as well as the support from friends, which are often more notable than the support from the family itself. The lack of specialized services in the SUS and the high cost of therapies were also critical points reported by parents. Ultimately, the study gave parents and caregivers a voice to provide real-world evidence on how to improve their children's health and well-being and help children with ASD and their families.

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Externa ao Programa - 1744965 - ELAINE CRISTINA RODRIGUES GESTEIRA
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