ASSISTÊNCIA DE EQUIPE À CRIANÇA COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized as a neurodevelopmental condition that impairs communication, social interaction, and behavior, requiring a continuous and interdisciplinary approach to child care. In this context, Primary Health Care (PHC) plays a fundamental role as the gateway to the health system and is responsible for longitudinal follow-up. This study aimed to analyze the care provided by the multidisciplinary team to children with ASD in PHC, highlighting its potential and challenges. This is an integrative literature review, conducted in the SciELO, LILACS, and PubMed databases, considering studies published between 2020 and 2025, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The results showed that the work of the multidisciplinary team contributes significantly to early identification, continuous follow-up, and support for families, being essential for the promotion of comprehensive care. However, weaknesses were identified, such as insufficient professional training, difficulties in early detection, and limitations in the articulation of the care network. It is concluded that improving the quality of care for children with ASD in primary health care requires investments in continuing education, strengthening teamwork and service organization, as well as valuing family-centered care and intersectoral integration. These strategies are fundamental to ensuring more humanized, effective, and inclusive care.