Utilização da social stories na promoção do autocuidado de crianças com transtorno de espectro autista

Abstract

Abstract: The study aims to analyze the contribution of the Social Stories tool in order to encourage self-care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is an intervention study, with qualitative evaluation. The study was developed using the Social Stories tool, which aims to learn through play, fragmenting the actions for a better understanding of the participants. The tool was used by 3 families who had a child with TAE at home. The application was carried out through a nursing consultation (February 2020) and through a qualitative assessment carried out 5 months after using the tool. The evaluative interview interviews with the family through the nursing consultation. Thematic analysis was carried out after transcribing the interviews. Participants in the intervention were children with autism spectrum disorder and their families members of the Association of Mothers of the Autistic of Palmeira das Missões and region. The study site was the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional - APAE, in the city of Palmeira das Missões / RS. Four family members (3 mothers and a sister) from three families participated in the interview. The relevance of playfulness as a learning tool for children with ASD was evidenced, facilitating their autonomy in the self-care process. The Social Stories tool encouraged children's self-care when performing routine care.