Efetividade da assistência multidisciplinar em indivíduos com deficiências múltiplas – parceria entre Universidade e Comunidade local

Resumo (EN)

The University's mission is to become a center for the generation and dissemination of knowledge; respecting diversity and cultivating inclusion, ethics and human values. A partnership was established between Universidade Paulista-UNIP of Alphaville and Rainha da Paz associates, which today serves 407 children and adolescents with multiple disabilities, whose purpose is to promote social assistance and health to needy families in the local community. Among the projects under development, genetic counseling that aims to diagnose and calculate the risk of recurrence stands out. Molecular examinations, karyotypes, G bandings and sickling were performed. To date, 222 genetic counseling have been carried out, resulting in 57 certainty diagnoses between syndromes and diseases. The partnership contributed to the socio-economic development of the region of influence, combining academic and practical education, allowing for shared reflection on aspects of the health / disease process in the context of society.