NURSING DIAGNOSES AND INTERVENTIONS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: PERSPECTIVE FOR SELF-CARE

Abstract

Objective: to describe nursing diagnoses and interventions in children with autism spectrum disorder based on nursing taxonomies and self-care theory. Method: exploratory and descriptive study, with a qualitative approach with 11 children and based on the application of the nursing process. International Nursing Diagnoses: definitions and classification taxonomy was used to define nursing diagnoses, self-care theory and nursing interventions classification recommendations for intervention planning. Results: social isolation, lack of motivation and dependence to perform activities were the main problems raised. The diagnostic statements that allowed the structuring of 27 nursing interventions comprised the deficit in self-care for food, bathing and intimate hygiene; social isolation; and the willingness to improve self-care. Final considerations: the capacity for self-care was compromised, requiring effective nursing strategies aimed at the child and family members.