https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/2339 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:44:09 GMT 2026-04-11T11:44:09Z https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/5673 Título: A atuação do enfermeiro na assistência à criança com Transtorno do Espectro Autista: uma revisão integrativa Abstact: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent difficulties in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors, significantly compromising the autonomy and quality of life of the child and their family. With the global increase in its prevalence, it becomes essential for healthcare professionals to be prepared to provide humanized care. In this context, nurses play a central role by offering systematic, comprehensive, and individualized care, based on the understanding of nursing diagnoses and interventions directed at children with ASD. Thus, this study aims to describe the role of the nurse in assisting children with ASD. This is a bibliographic research in the form of an integrative literature review, conducted in six stages, with data extracted from the SciELO, BVS, LILACS, MEDLINE, and BDENF databases, between June and July 2025. Primary studies were identified addressing the role of the nurse in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish between 2020 and 2025, using Descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). The exclusion criteria were: duplicate articles, abstracts, dissertations, theses, monographs, works outside the defined time frame, unavailable full texts, or written in languages other than those predefined. After applying the eligibility criteria, nine articles were selected, which allowed the identification of two thematic axes: the importance of nursing in the care of children with ASD, and the nurse as a link between the biopsychosocial challenges of the disorder and the development of self-care and interpersonal relationships. The results showed that nursing practice presents significant potential in the context of ASD, encompassing support for both the patient and their family through guidance and collaborative activities. It is concluded that the nurse plays an essential role in promoting quality of life and autonomy in children with ASD, acting as a strategic agent in early detection, humanized care, and integration between the healthcare team, the family, and the patient. Therefore, it is suggested to strengthen training programs and continuing education in health, aiming to qualify professional practice and expand comprehensive and specialized care for children with ASD Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/5673 2025-07-16T00:00:00Z