Intervenções psicomotoras em indivíduos com transtorno do espectro autista: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the available literature on psychomotor interventions applied to individuals with autism spectrum disorder today. A systematic review of the studies published between 2010 and 2020 in the following databases was carried out: PubMed, LILACS, MEDLINE and SciELO during the months of October to December 2020. 811 articles were found from which 23 articles were selected through titles and abstracts and after applying the eligibility criteria 7 articles were included in the study, the methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale, where an average score of 5.42 was found. The studies comprised 2 Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials and 5 Non-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials. The study sample consisted of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and only one study was composed of individuals with typical development and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The articles comprised participants aged between 3 and 15 years, of both sexes, however, with a male prevalence. All articles included presented psychomotor intervention and divided their samples into experimental groups and control groups, the intervention methods varied between studies, virtual games, exercise protocols, riding simulator, combined Intervenções psicomotoras em indivíduos com TEA stimulation by transcranial direct current and trampoline training were used. . All analyzed articles demonstrated positive results in motor skills through their psychomotor interventions performed, however, all need more research to investigate the short and long term benefits of each intervention with a lower risk of bias.