A intervenção da terapia ocupacional utilizando a psicomotricidade no tratamento de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational Therapy acts to promote, preserve and develop essential skills for patients to become functional in their daily lives. The purpose of Occupational Therapy treatment in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder is to promote greater self-esteem, more autonomy, self-regulation, develop motor skills, increase their self-confidence and other skills needed to help in their daily lives. Objective: Describe Occupational Therapy interventions using psychomotricity in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methodology: An integrative literature review was carried out in the following databases: Pubmed, Scielo and in some Occupational Therapy journals. A search was performed on studies published up to December 2022. Results/discussion: The initial search identified 48 articles, of which we have included 12 studies so far. The occupational therapist (OT) offered a wide range of therapies for individuals with ASD, based on specific deficits and difficulties. Conclusion: This article explores the role that OT plays and expertise in relation to the interdisciplinary team. Furthermore, it discusses and presents ways to stimulate growth and development in children with ASD, regularly used by OTs. After completing this article, readers will be able to: Understand and explain the role of Occupational Therapy in the treatment of autism spectrum motor disorders. Understand the application of Occupational Therapy interventions to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Identify and describe the most common therapeutic approaches used in Occupational Therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Evidence-based analysis of therapeutic approaches to treating autism spectrum disorders.