Autism in Brazil: a systematic review of family challenges and coping strategies

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Paulyane Thalita Miranda Gomes · Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

Leonardo H.L. Lima · Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

Mayza K.G. Bueno · Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

Liubiana Arantes de Araújo · Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto

Nathan Mendes Souza · Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto

Abstract

ASD exerts strong influence on family dynamics, resulting in caregiver overload, especially in mothers. The Brazilian Unified Health System needs to provide comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care to strengthen the patient-family dyad and promote the full development and societal inclusion of children with ASD.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Family and Disability Support Research Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

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Published in: Jornal de Pediatria

Volume 91, Issue 2, pp. 111-121

DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2014.08.009

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