Daily life of a child with autism spectrum disorder who experiences animal-assisted intervention
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Objective: to understand the daily lives of children with autism spectrum disorder experiencing animal-assisted interventions. Methods: this is a holistic multiple case study, adopting a theoretical framework from Comprehensive Sociology and Everyday Life. Data production took place from September 2018 to January 2019. The setting was an interdisciplinary clinic in southern Brazil. The sources of evidence were open-ended interviews, field diaries and photographic analysis. Data analysis was based on thematic content analysis. Results: there is evidence of a daily life permeated by adjustments to family routine, the importance of sleep in maintaining children’s balance, the use of pharmacological therapy and the significant presence of non-pharmacological therapies. Final considerations: there is a constant need to adapt the daily activities of the family of children with autism spectrum disorder in order to provide healthy living settings. Therapies are present in this daily routine, both medication and non-medication, especially animal-assisted interventions.
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