O impacto do nível socioeconômico e cultural dos cuidadores no desempenho motor de crianças autistas: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) involves social, communicative, and motor impairments. The motor performance of these children can be affected by caregivers' socioeconomic and cultural factors, which influence access to diagnosis, therapies, and practice opportunities. Objective: To identify, through a systematic review, the impact of caregivers' socioeconomic and cultural status on the motor performance of children with ASD. Methodology: Searches were conducted in specific scientific databases in Health Sciences structured in the PICOS format, including experimental studies (cross-sectional or longitudinal cohort studies) published between 2020 and 2025. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 instrument. Results: After selection, seven studies were included, with sample sizes ranging from 16 to 6843 children. Conclusion: The motor development of autistic children is associated with the socioeconomic and cultural context of caregivers. In this sense, better family conditions favor opportunities for intervention, while inequalities increase delays and barriers.