Efeitos do Método de Integração Global (MIG) no processamento sensorial, na comunicação funcional em crianças com transtorno do espectro autista: estudo de casos
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https://doi.org/10.34119/bjhrv8n4-201Keywords:
Transtorno do Espectro Autista, processamento sensorial, comunicação funcional, Método de Integração Global, intervenção multidisciplinar e intensivaAbstract
Introdução: Este estudo de casos analisou os efeitos do Método de Integração Global (MIG) na regulação sensorial e comunicação em três crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Durante dois anos, os participantes receberam intervenção intensiva multidisciplinar, incluindo Terapia Ocupacional, Fonoaudiologia e uso da veste MIG Flex®. Objetivos: o presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar os efeitos do MIG na modulação do processamento sensorial e na promoção da comunicação funcional em crianças com TEA. Métodos: Foram aplicados instrumentos padronizados: Perfil Sensorial II e Protocolo de Observação Comportamental (PROC). Resultados: indicaram melhora significativas na autorregulação sensorial e comunicação funcional, especialmente em dois participantes, com avanços mais discretos no terceiro. A abordagem integrada e personalizada do MIG, combinada à participação familiar, contribuiu para o desenvolvimento global das crianças. Limitações incluem o pequeno número de participantes e a ausência de grupo controle, restringindo a generalização dos achados. Conclusão: A intervenção MIG sugere benefícios sensoriais e comunicativos em crianças com TEA, exigindo estudos mais robustos e personalizados.
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