O brincar como intervenção no transtorno do espectro do autismo

Abstract

The present study has the purpose to reflect on the playing as a therapeutic intervention, correlating its relevance within the neurodevelopment and taking the transformative and terapeutic power that playful has in the direct intervention with the child with Autism. The aim of this study is to bring reflections on the playing as playful intervention in the care of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder – ASD. Playing contributes in a unique way to the attendance of these children and their families, bringing spontaneous forms of intervention on the demands, deficits and difficulties presented by them. Through bibliographic and descriptive research, we conclude that the playing as playful intervention brings numerous benefits for children with ASD like: favors the formation of emotional bonds; the establishment and deepening of relations; expands their communication and understanding; enhances feelings and dissatisfactions expressions; enables a higher quality of life.