Seletividade alimentar e distúrbios gastrointestinais e alimentares no Trastorno do Especto Autista:uma revisão.

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition of children, who present associated distinct behavioral patterns, alterations neurological, cognitive and sensory. Food selectivity is a common feature in people with autism, negatively influencing food, nutritional and quality of life of the autistic person. Thus, the study aims to understand the influence of food selectivity in the evolution of symptoms that cause disorders gastrointestinal and dietary disorders in TEA. This study is an integrative review of literature based on extensive documental analysis, having as the main source of information scientific articles. The search for material took place through the databases of Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and National Library of Medicine (PubMed). You following terms were used (keywords and delimiters) and combinations of themselves using the Boolean operators AND and OR: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), autism, food selectivity, food, and the importance of pharmacists for ASD. They were studies published in the years (2008 - 2023) that had information on the subject were sought proposed. Thus, a total of 106 scientific articles and 2 booklets were obtained, which deal with the theme with relevance, in order to minimize damages and intercurrences to the health of the person with autism. The results presented highlight the importance of adequate nutrition and free of components that cause gastrointestinal and eating disorders, such as: gluten and casein. In this context, the role of the pharmacist in guidance, care and attention, in development of studies on beneficial and unwanted effects, and on monitoring and follow-up of drug therapy for people with ASD. Taking into account the aspects observed, it is concluded that the data presented help to understand the complexity of the person with autism and the characteristics presented, which cover aspects behavioral, sensorial, alimentary and functional, whose understanding allows to minimize intercurrences to the health of these children.