Centro de atendimento ao autismo

Abstract

There has been an increase in the incidence of autism diagnosis in recent years, with an autism prevalence of 1 in 44 children, according to research of CDC (Centers for Health Control and Prevention), which is an agency of the Department of Health and Services. Humans of the United States, based in Georgia. In this way, it is important that we learn more about this disorder, which is increasingly present in our daily lives, as well as providing the necessary and appropriate help and treatment for people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). In this sense, the project in question, the Assistance Center for people with ASD, aims to provide free care to this specific population in partnership with the Hospital de Clínicas of the Federal University of Uberlândia (HC-UFU), which is a reference hospital in the region. This partnership with the teaching hospital would be very useful for the training of students in the health areas, since they can help others with a attendance that will take place at the Center, assistance to learn more about the disorder and about the most appropriate way to deal with their families, which would help in better preparation and future quality care by professionals.