A IMPORTÂNCIA DO DIAGNÓSTICO PRECOCE E O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO NA ASSISTÊNCIA À CRIANÇA COM AUTISMO

Caio Cezar Alexandre de Oliveira; Camila Lorrana Alves Vieira; Giovana Cardoso Avelino; Jaciara Cardoso da Silva; Michelly Ferreira da Costa; Osvanete Pinto Pinheiro; Suellen Viana da Silva; Thaiz Aguiar da Silva Santana; Halline Cardoso Jurema

doi:10.51891/rease.v11i4.18692

Authors

Caio Cezar Alexandre de Oliveira UNIPLAN
Camila Lorrana Alves Vieira UNIPLAN
Giovana Cardoso Avelino UNIPLAN
Jaciara Cardoso da Silva UNIPLAN
Michelly Ferreira da Costa UNIPLAN
Osvanete Pinto Pinheiro UNIPLAN
Suellen Viana da Silva UNIPLAN
Thaiz Aguiar da Silva Santana UNIPLAN
Halline Cardoso Jurema UNIPLAN https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9865-3285

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i4.18692

Keywords:

Nursing Care. Autism. Child. Family. Early Diagnosis.

Abstract

This study aimed to highlight the importance of early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the role of nurses in caring for children with this condition. The research was conducted through a bibliographic review, based on scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025, consulted in databases such as the Virtual Health Library (BVS) and Google Scholar. The selection followed specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, and data analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA model. The results indicate that primary care nurses have a fundamental role in observing early signs of ASD, in guiding families and in referring patients to specialists. However, challenges such as the lack of specific training and the absence of standardized protocols hinder the effectiveness of this role. It is concluded that continuous training of nurses and the implementation of screening protocols are essential to improve the early identification of ASD. Furthermore, integration between health and education professionals can contribute to faster diagnosis and more humanized care, benefiting the child and their family.