Effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the care delivery to the children with autism spectrum disorder: a web-based cross-sectional study

IF 1.1 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL Advances in Autism Pub Date : 2023-08-22 DOI:10.1108/aia-06-2022-0032

A. Mirahmadizadeh, A. Heiran, H. Nemati, Shiva Aminnia, F. Azadian, F. Rezaei, R. Sahebi, A. Miyar, Mohammad Hossein Sharifi, Mojgan Tavasoli

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Purpose Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder need special attention for their mental and physical health and education. This study aims to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on them. Design/methodology/approach This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on data collected from an online survey. Respondents were the parents or caregivers of autistic children aged 3–18. It measured opinions about the favorable and unfavorable behavioral changes related to their children during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Findings In total, 131 respondents participated in the study. The mean age of their autistic children was 11.45 ± 4.26 years, of whom 78% were boys. Improved good behaviors during lockdowns included interaction with parents and siblings, eating healthy foods, quality of sleep, eye contact, pointing and asking for something, imitating sounds and phrases, sharing interests, reaction to emotions and empathy with family members, but sleep hours decreased. Originality/value Lockdown provided opportunities for examining the behaviors of children with autism taking into account its favorable and unfavorable effects, to improve communicating and behaving with these children.

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COVID-19封锁对自闭症谱系障碍儿童护理服务的影响:一项基于网络的横断面研究

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Advances in Autism PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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期刊介绍： Advances in Autism is unique in its focus on the health and care aspects and outcomes for people with autism. The journal''s content is international in focus and peer-reviewed. It includes the following: research-based articles evidence-based clinical and support articles articles on policy and advances in services where these can be internationally applied. Key areas of research covered include: clinical developments people''s experience through qualitative research policy debates and outcomes inclusion and quality of life developmental issues population and epidemiological studies services developments evidence-based reviews of key practice issues.