Desdobramentos psicossociais do diagnóstico em famílias de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista

Abstract

The aim of this dissertation is to analyze the psychosocial consequences of a diagnosis in thefamilies of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with the aim of describing the aspects generated in these family institutions and, to this end, developing a technical product to help them. This research consists of a qualitative, descriptive field study, using Bardin's content analysis to analyze the interviews. Five semi-structured interviews were carried out. Only onemember of each family with children diagnosed with ASD was invited to take part in the study, as they had to meet all the inclusion criteria. The research was carried out in a multi-professional clinic in the city. Of the study participants, three were mothers, one was a father and one was a maternal aunt. The data obtained was analyzed and divided into categories according to content analysis. The three categories analyzed in this study were: "psychosocial aspects of the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder"; "family and support network"; and "particularities of familie". However, this study has shown that families of children with ASD have common characteristic aspects and also subjective, intrinsic and specific aspects that are shaped by their own experiences and the flow of their family dynamics. Based on the data found, a support booklet was developed for families with ASD, with the aim of providing practical guidance and support for daily challenges. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]