AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER: CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS, EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PEDIATRICIAN DOCTOR

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594312425039

• Palavras-chave: Autism; Early diagnosis; Clinical manifestations; Pediatrics.

• Keywords: Autism; Early diagnosis; Clinical manifestations; Pediatrics.

• Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION: Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined as an atypical neurodevelopmental disorder. It presents manifestations that imply persistent deficits in communication and behavior, which reflect on difficulties in social interaction. OBJECTIVE: To identify the manifestations of the disease, which help in early diagnosis, and the importance of the pediatrician in this process. METHODOLOGY: Systematic literature review, qualitative, pure nature, covering reading and analysis of articles available on the Google Scholar metasearch engine. 12 articles were selected, 4 were excluded and 8 were chosen as references. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The pediatrician, together with the family, must be aware of the typical signs of impaired development and social communication in the first years of life, facilitating early diagnosis, being able to intervene in advance and ensuring better conditions for living with the disorder. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis is predominantly clinical, requiring attention from health professionals. Multidisciplinary therapy is important for improving behavior and quality of life.