Impact of School Closures due to COVID-19 on Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Japan.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 52(5): 2149-2155, 2022 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1252167
ABSTRACT
In March 2020, many schools were closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Japan, and it is predicted that many children, especially those with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), will be affected emotionally and behaviorally. Here, we examined the impact of school closures due to COVID-19 on school-aged children with NDDs using the Child Behavior Checklist. Totally, data on 121 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and/or intellectual disorder were analyzed and it was found that externalizing and aggressive behavior increased in all NDDs, regardless of the type of diagnosis. A clear prospect is important for children with NDDs children to lead a stable life, and more generous supports for children with NDDs and their families are needed.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Autism Dev Disord
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S10803-021-05119-0
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