Objective: To identify and describe the revelations expressed by children with chronic diseases in outpatient treatment.Methods: This was a qualitative study guided by the theoretical framework of symbolic interactionism and Bardin's thematic content analysis. Data was collected through therapeutic play sessions with four preschool children who live with chronic illness. Results: Four thematic categories that characterize the daily life of these children were identified: "Interactions," "Fight," "Support" and "Doubt." Conclusion: The children in this study seek to transform their daily interactions with a view toward being recognized as individuals with voices, desires, wills and opinions. ResumoObjetivo: Identificar e caracterizar as revelações manifestas por crianças portadoras de doenças crônicas em tratamento ambulatorial. Método: Tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, norteada pelos referenciais do Interacionismo Simbólico e da análise de conteúdo temática de Bardin. A coleta dos dados foi desenvolvida por meio de sessões de brinquedo terapêutico com quatro crianças pré-escolares que convivem com a doença crônica. Resultados: Identificaram-se quatro categorias temáticas que marcam o cotidiano destas crianças: "Interações", "Luta", "Apoio" e "Dúvida". Conclusão: Estas crianças buscam transformar as interações de seu cotidiano com vistas a serem reconhecidas enquanto pessoas com voz, desejos, vontades, detentoras e formadoras de opinião.
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