Objective: The aim of this paper was to discuss differences between having a child perspective and taking the child´s perspective based on the problem being investigated Methods: Conceptual paper based on narrative review.Results: The child´s perspective in research concerning children that need additional support are important. The difference between having a child perspective and taking the child"s perspective in conjunction with the need to know children"s opinions has been discussed in the literature. From an ideological perspective the difference between the two perspectives seems self-evident, but the perspectives might be better seen as different ends on a continuum solely from an adult"s view of children to solely the perspective of children themselves.Depending on the research question, the design of the study may benefit from taking either perspective. In this article, we discuss the difference between the perspectives based on the problem being investigated, children"s capacity to express opinions, environmental adaptations and the degree of interpretation needed to understand children"s opinions.

A caring encounter involving a child with ASD in the anesthesia and radiology contexts requires advance planning, catered specifically to the individual needs of each child. To accomplish this, general knowledge regarding ASD and ASD's particular manifestation in the child entrusted to their care is required from the health care workers. The organization needs to have structures in place to facilitate this process.

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It is suggested that guidelines should be developed in order to increase interaction in a supportive way and decrease anxiety during the peri-radiographic process with children with ASD.

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