CONSIDERATIONS ON THE CANNABIDIOL IN THE PSYCHOTHERAPY PROCESS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER
Keywords:
ASD, Cannabidiol, PsychotherapyAbstract
The article aims to discuss how the effects of cannabidiol can contribute to the psychotherapy process of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Therefore, research was conducted on databases and indexers, about the subject, selecting the articles referred to the psychology area, ASD and Cannabidiol. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is understood as a disorder of neurodevelopment, affecting verbal communication, social interaction and developing stereotyped behaviors. The Cannabidiol (CBD), one of several substances of the Cannabis sativa, has been indicated as a treatment form and its benefits include the decrease of aggression, insomnia, hyperactivity, among other symptoms. That way, the use of the Cannabis sativa oil (CBD), has a phytotherapic function, acts in the decrease of symptoms and assists in a better advantage of the psychotherapy process. As a result, the children with ASD who make the use of the CBD, improve their perception, attention, social interaction, as well as, decrease anxiety symptoms, which contributes to a better psychotherapy adhesion.
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