Revista de Enfermagem Referência
ISSN 0874-0283 ISSN 2182-2883
POTRICH, Tassiana; NITSCHKE, Rosane Gonçalves; MARQUES, Maria Isabel Dias VIEGAS, Selma Maria da Fonseca. Program of animal-assisted interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. []. , serV, 7, e20153. 23--2021. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv20153.
Background:
Autism spectrum disorder implies adjustments in the daily care of the child. In this scenario, animal-assisted interventions seem to act as a facilitator in maintaining the quality of life of these individuals.
Objective:
To develop an animal-assisted intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorder (AAIPC-ASD).
Methodology:
Methodological study for the construction of a program of animal-assisted interventions, applicable to children with autism spectrum disorder, based on the model of complex interventions of the Medical Research Council that consists of four stages: identifying the evidence base, identifying/developing theory, modeling process, and assessing effectiveness.
Results:
The AAIPC-ASD development process has resulted in the construction of Version 1 of the program, consisting of the following items: program planning, session planning, implementation, field notes, and final evaluation.
Conclusion:
The structure of Version 1 of the AAIPC-ASD is aligned with the characteristics of its target group, based on primary field research data and updated bibliographic data. Its effectiveness and validation will be assessed in later stages.
: child; autism spectrum disorder; animal-assisted therapy; family.