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0053/2025 - REFLECTIONS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON THE USE OF THE ESTIMULE PORTAL TO HELP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN
REFLEXÕES DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE SOBRE USO DO PORTAL ESTIMULE PARA AUXILIAR NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE CRIANÇAS AUTISTAS

Author:

• Christina Cesar Praça Brasil - BRASIL, C.C.P - <cpraca@unifor.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7741-5349

Co-author(s):

• Francisca Francisete de Sousa Nunes Queiroz - Queiroz, F.F.S.N - <zete.queiroz@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2933-4974
• Jonas Loiola Gonçalves - Gonçalves, J.L - <jonasloiola10@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1015-9173
• Fabiana Neiva Veloso Brasileiro - Brasileiro, F.N.V - <fabianaveloso@unifor.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3170-4268
• Tainá Christiane Mello - Mello,T.C - <psi.tainamello@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4929-9475
• Vânia Peixoto - Peixoto, V. - <vpeixoto@ufp.edu.pt>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8212-2137
• Rita Alegria - Alegria, R. - <ralegria@ufp.edu.pt>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6327-6088
• Juliana Carneiro Melo - Melo, J.C - <julianacmelo14@unifor.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1734-3352


Abstract:

The Estimule Portal is a technological tool to support healthcare for autistic children, incorporating a base of 97 playful activities classified by communicative, social and motor skills. The objective was to understand the experiences of using the Estimule Portalthe perspective of health professionals who accompany autistic children in public and private outpatient services, in a Northeastern Brazilian capital. Methodological research was carried out, with a qualitative approach. The Portal was used by 32 health professionals, who filled out an instrument on their socioeconomic profile and use of technology. The analysis was based on Semiotics. The study reflects positive and relevant experiences, highlighting the increase in technology as a supporting resource for professional practices that include playing for child development. It also brings negative aspects and needs for improvement. The Estimule Portal emerges as a valuable tool in health care for autistic children, as long as it is conducted by trained health professionals. Its implementation can encourage collaboration between multidisciplinary health teams, promoting more comprehensive and specialized monitoring of these children.

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder. Life Skills. Technology Assessment. Health Promotion.

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BRASIL, C.C.P, Queiroz, F.F.S.N, Gonçalves, J.L, Brasileiro, F.N.V, Mello,T.C, Peixoto, V., Alegria, R., Melo, J.C. REFLECTIONS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON THE USE OF THE ESTIMULE PORTAL TO HELP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/Mar). [Citado em 05/06/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/reflections-of-health-professionals-on-the-use-of-the-estimule-portal-to-help-in-the-development-of-autistic-children/19529?id=19529



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