The role of nurses in children and adolescents with the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Objective: To know the role of nurses in children and adolescents with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), addressing and emphasizing their signs and symptoms. Methods: This is bibliographic research defined as integrative, 30 bibliographic references were obtained with inclusion criteria: Portuguese, English and Spanish, articles from the last 5 years, and exclusion: bibliographic review, monographs, books, course conclusion work, articles outside the established period. Results: There is a prevalence of social isolation and it is important for nurses to know how to identify the factors of ASD, in order to guide family members in their clinical approach, and emphasizing the means of treatment, where a unique therapeutic project will be developed, aiming to evolve the main characteristics. Final considerations: However, continuing education for nurses and the multidisciplinary team is of paramount importance, knowing how to identify ASD early favors immediate treatment, so family members will know how to help and address this situation.