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Autistic spectrum disorder: limitations and difficulties of students

Autistic Spectrum Disorder is characterized mainly by persistent deficits in communication and social interaction in different contexts, in addition to restrictive patterns and repetitive behaviors, which arise from the early stages of neuropsychomotor development. Students with Autism need specialized educational support to contribute to their learning and school development.

Diagnosis of heat islands in a neighborhood of recife and possible impacts on human health

Currently, one of the biggest problems in urban areas is the disturbance of the characteristics of the atmosphere in the urban environment. The main reasons for this occurrence are the substitution of natural elements for artificial elements, such as buildings and soil waterproofing. The natural exchange of heat is prevented by the artificial medium and the characteristics of the region's microclimate are changed. The disorderly growth of urban centers brings discomfort when out of alignment with environmental conditions.

Tribunais do trabalho fomentando a cultura de paz: Sistematização das técnicas utilizadas com base em um relato de experiência

Temática relevante nas discussões acerca das relações humanas, a cultura de paz tem por escopo fomentar a dialogicidade, por meio de uma comunicação interativa, pautada pela tolerância e fundada nas diferenças existentes entre as pessoas. Assim, esta investigação teve por objetivo analisar a efetividade do desempenho da aplicação de práticas restaurativas em ações de reintegração funcional, com vistas a considerar uma possível reestruturação da relação pós conflito.

Cases of sexual violence against children and adolescents registered at a specialized police station in the city of Belém, Pará, Brazil

The objective was to analyze the characteristics of sexual crimes against children and adolescents, registeredat the Police Station Specialized in Child and Adolescent Assistanceof Santa Casa de Misericórdia, from 2016 to 2017, based in the city of Belém-PA. It is a documentary, descriptive, and quantitative study, with secondary data from the Secretariat of Intelligence and Criminal Analysis of the Public Security and Social Defense Officeof the State of Pará. Variables regarding the form of recordwere: type of crime; type of record; type of procedure.

Somatosensory evoked potentials in neurology

The authors present a views and opinions highlighting the role of somatosensory evoked potential and its application in neurology as a non-invasive technique studying the entire length of the afferent pathways, especifically the posterior cord, allowing the detection of subclinical disfunction. This study is very useful in diseases involving the myelin sheath, for monitoring sensory pathways function during surgical procedures has progressively become one of its most important applications.

Avaliação da satisfação no trabalho e dos fatores associados na percepção dos profissionais de enfermagem

Este estudo busca avaliar a satisfação no trabalho e os fatores associados na percepção dos profissionais de enfermagem dos serviços de saúde da rede pública municipal. Estudo cuja coleta de dados foi realizada entre abril e junho de 2016, utilizando um questionário para a obtenção das informações sócio demográficas e o Índice de Satisfação Profissional (ISP). As respostas dos participantes foram codificadas em categorias numéricas, inseridas em banco de dados eletrônico e analisadas pelo programa STATA.

Benefícios assistenciais, financeirização e desigualdade de renda no Brasil dos anos 2000

Questionando a relação firmada entre a assistência social brasileira e a financeirização da economia, este artigo problematiza se os movimentos empreendidos pelo poder público nas ações assistenciais de transferência de renda impactaram de modo direto no combate à desigualdade e concentração de renda no Brasil.

Resveratrol in topic preparation as a preventive to skin photoaging: A systematic review

Background: The increase in research in the cosmetic area on resveratrol, mainly due to its antioxidant action and the existence of few in vivo studies proving its effective action against topical skin photoaging, are the antecedents of this research. Aims: To evaluate, through systematic review, scientific evidence that proves the antioxidant activity of resveratrol in preparation for topical use as a preventive to photoaging.