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- Title
ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN WHO ARE IN THE SPECTRUM OF AUTISM.
- Authors
Almeida da Silva, Rosângela Nunes; Sousa Carvalho Filha, Francidalma Soares; dos Anjos Lima, Ava Fabian; Laurindo da Silva, Francisco; de Melo Vilanova, Jaiane; Palhano dos Santos, Elzimar
- Abstract
Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of children who are on the spectrum of autism. Method: this is an evaluative, descriptive and exploratory study with the quantitative and qualitative approach. The scenarios of this research were the Association of Friends of the Autistic, the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional and the Center for Child Psychosocial Care, in Caxias-MA. Structured observation and interview with caregivers of children on the autistic spectrum were carried out. Results: the quality of life of the children was satisfactory, with 74.2%. Caregivers have a concept about autism spectrum disorder and others define autism according to the experiences and traits developed by children. It has been found that tantrums, nervousness, self-harm, and hyperactivity are common to most interlocutors. Conclusion: parents or caregivers of these children believe that they can have a good quality of life and develop behaviors common to all children.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; AUTISM; AUTISM in children; AUTONOMY (Psychology); CAREGIVERS; CHILD development; CHILD behavior; FAMILIES; HAPPINESS; INTERVIEWING; LEISURE; RESEARCH methodology; PARTICIPANT observation; QUALITY of life; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH; SOCIAL participation; SPECIAL education; QUALITATIVE research; CHILDREN with disabilities; FAMILY relations; QUANTITATIVE research; EVALUATION research; HEALTH literacy; DATA analysis software; ATTITUDES toward mental illness; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Journal of Nursing UFPE / Revista de Enfermagem UFPE, 2017, Vol 11, Issue 9, p3461
- ISSN
1981-8963
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5205/reuol.11088-99027-5-ED.1109201718