Scientific Contributions to Autism: The Trajectory of a Working Group

Síglia Pimentel Höher Camargo; Maria Luísa Nogueira; Leila Bagaiolo; João Rodrigo Maciel Portes; Claudia Romano Pacífico; Adriana Araújo Pereira Borges; Tatiana Pontrelli Mecca; Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz Teixeira; Carlo Schmidt; Cristiane Silvestre; Cleonice Alves Bosa; Maria Paula Mello

doi:10.1590/1982-4327e3610

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Síglia Pimentel Höher Camargo Federal University of Pelotas https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7058-6519
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Maria Luísa Nogueira Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9024-4671
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Leila Bagaiolo Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5566-8230
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João Rodrigo Maciel Portes Universidade do Vale do Itajaí https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2512-4491
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Claudia Romano Pacífico Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9162-4614
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Adriana Araújo Pereira Borges Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0493-0099
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Tatiana Pontrelli Mecca Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2009-6228
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Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz Teixeira Mackenzie Presbyterian University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6096-8414
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Carlo Schmidt Federal University of Santa Maria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1352-9141
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Cristiane Silvestre Mackenzie Presbyterian University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0438-9407
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Cleonice Alves Bosa Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0385-4672
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Maria Paula Mello St. John's University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1136-0920
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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3610

Keywords:

autism, health, education

Abstract

This study analyzes the themes and methodology of the joint research of the Brazilian National Association for Research and Postgraduate Studies in Psychology working group - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Research in Health and Education, over its 10 years of existence. This is a documentary study using data collected from the group’s biannual reports. Results revealed a total of 64 collaborative research projects, covering a variety of topics (e.g., early identification, cognitive and behavioral assessment, and evidence-based interventions). The target population has been mostly children, adolescents, and families, revealing a gap in studies with adults. Quantitative and cross-sectional studies are the most widely used methodology in the health field, highlighting the need for longitudinal studies. The conclusion is that the group’s intellectual production reflects, in part, the expansion of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) research in the country, with implications for national public policies.