FISIOTERAPIA MOTORA NO TEA

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.37425160113

• Palavras-chave: TEA; Autismo; Fisioterapia; Comprometimento Motor; Fisioterapia Motora

• Keywords: TEA; Autism; Physiotherapy; Motor Impairment; Motor Physiotherapy.

• Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder is an alteration in the neuropsychomotor system that causes motor, sensory, cognitive and social changes. Objective: The research aims to discuss autism spectrum disorder, ratifying the contribution of motor physiotherapy in the treatment and/or rehabilitation of autistic children and listing the main types of motor impairments present in autistic children, seeking to highlight the importance of physiotherapy for treatment. of motor deficits. Methodology: This is a descriptive and explanatory bibliographic review, the Scielo, Lilacs and Google Scholar databases were used for the research. Results: ASD causes deficits in functionality, cognition, skills, among many others and consequently impacts quality of life. Physiotherapy has positive evidence in the rehabilitation of autistic people. Conclusion: Physiotherapy plays an important role in the development of autistic people, acting on postural control, balance, skills, functionality, fine and gross motor skills, among other areas