POR TRÁS DO DIAGNÓSTICO: O OLHAR PARA A CRIANÇA ALÉM DO TRANSTORNO

BEHIND THE DIAGNOSIS: LOOKING AT THE CHILD BEYOND THE DISORDER

Abstract

The diagnosis of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders showed significant growth, prioritizing classification criteria over the patient's subjectivity. The investigated problem consisted of analyzing how the view centered exclusively on the pathology limited the integral development of the child and their social interaction. The general objective of the research was to reflect on the importance of a humanized and individualized approach to child care, discussing the risks of labeling and valuing singularities. The study justified its relevance by demonstrating that the integrated approach favored school inclusion and physical and mental well-being. The methodology employed was characterized as bibliographical, documentary, and observational research based on humanistic literature. The results indicated that the pathologization of everyday behaviors and excessive medicalization overshadowed critical environmental and relational factors, such as screen overexposure and affective negligence in the family and hospital environments. It was concluded that care required transcending the mere categorization of symptoms, demanding structured interventions that articulated biological, psychological, and social dimensions to guarantee respect for the child as a subject of rights.