Attendance of a person with autism spectrum disorder remotely: an experience report

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by qualitative changes in social interaction skills, communication difficulties, and engagement in repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. Through the authors' experience as extension agents in the projeto "Qualidade de Vida para Todos" (Quality of Life for All Project), the objective of the study is to propose a care script that can be used as a reference during the remote regimen. in other beneficiaries with autism spectrum disorder. It is an experience report, in which an initial investigation was carried out in the areas of Physical Education, Kinesiology, Speech Therapy and Psychology. The script methodology is divided into three stages: identify, define and use, based on the results found, changes were applied to the remote care routine, which provided a more comfortable, less invasive environment and with better responses from the beneficiary. The participation of the extensionists in a multidisciplinary manner sought to promote a change in the life habits of the beneficiary, through changes in her environment, in order to help her neuropsychomotor development and her social integration, presenting positive results in communication, recognition of verbal and postural commands. changes. . It should be noted that the consultations were carried out individually in order to promote the beneficiary's satisfaction and interaction with the team.