Detection of pervasive disorders in the child: a maternal perspective

Authors

  • Maria Rita Braga Faculdade de Enfermagem de Catanduva
  • Lazslo Antonio Ávila Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000600006

Keywords:

child development, disabled children, early diagnosis

Abstract

Invasive Developmental Disorders are characterized by the early occurrence of changes that come up in the areas of communication development, behavior and interpersonal relationship. This study aimed to discover how the disorder detection process took place from a maternal perspective. A quantitative and qualitative study was carried, based on a semi-structured survey with 20 mothers of children in this condition. Results were processed through content analysis and indicated that these disorders have been diagnosed after the established age and that early typical signs are noticed by the family, particularly by the mother. These findings that child health professionals do not seem to be aware of the importance of effective developmental follow-up, which would lead to the early detection of these disorders, thus minimizing its present and future negative effects.

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Published

2004-12-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 6 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Detection of pervasive disorders in the child: a maternal perspective. (2004). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(6), 884-889. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000600006