The Importance of Physic

Abstract

Physical therapy for individuals with ASD focuses on motor, sensory, and functional development, adapting to individual needs, promoting improvement in quality of life, and integration. This holistic approach includes specific techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive and tailored support. The objectives involve analyzing the holistic approach of physical therapy, evaluating specific intervention strategies, and examining the importance of communication and empathy in therapy for ASD, aiming to understand its influence and effectiveness in improving motor, sensory, and functional skills. A study reviewed 22 articles in the SciELO database on physical therapy in ASD, selecting 5 recent works focused solely on the efficacy of physical therapy as na independent therapy to deepen the discussion. Articles older than 10 years were excluded. Physical therapy in ASD focuses on na adapted holistic approach, intervening in motor and sensory skills, prioritizing empathetic communication to improve quality of life and promote functional independence for individuals.