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Child development
Therapeutic approaches
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Abstract
This study aims to conduct an integrative literature review on therapeutic approaches for managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in child development within educational and clinical settings. The main question is: "Which therapeutic approaches are most effective for managing ASD in child development in clinical settings?" Studies on therapeutic interventions for ASD were included, considering types of interventions, clinical efficacy, and implementation methodologies. Searches were conducted in the Virtual Health Library, covering publications from 2019 to 2024, using descriptors such as "ASD," "Therapeutic approaches," "Child development," "Behavioral therapy," "Occupational therapy," "Nutritional therapy," and "Pharmacological treatment" in English and Spanish. Studies with non-specific interventions, high bias probability, and articles not available in English, Spanish, or Portuguese were excluded. The studies highlight the need for personalized and multidisciplinary treatments. Collaboration among health professionals and the constant updating of methods are crucial for quality care.
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