Estilos da Clinica
Print version ISSN 1415-7128On-line version ISSN 1981-1624
Abstract
ADURENS, Fernanda Delai Lucas and MELO, Maribél de Salles de. Reflections about the possibility of autism prevention. Estilos clin. [online]. 2017, vol.22, n.1, pp.150-165. ISSN 1415-7128. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1981-1624.v22i1p150-165.
This paper aims to study and investigate the possibility of identifying autistic traits in babies. Early care for mental issues enables the prevention of psychopathology in childhood. This study is a theoretical analysis illustrated by examples of a clinical case; the theoretical underpinning is guided by a critical literature review in psychoanalytics, through scientific articles and books. The results indicate scientific advancement of research pointing to the importance and effectiveness of early detection of psychological risk, including autism.
Keywords : autistic disorder; primary prevention; psychoanalysis.