Supporting Children on the Autism Spectrum as They Experience the Challenges of COVID-19.
NASN Sch Nurse
; 37(5): 240-244, 2022 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1794296
ABSTRACT
The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified stress and social isolation for many children, but those children living with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been disproportionately affected. Prior to the pandemic, children with ASD often faced social isolation due to struggles with their social communication and social development. Planning for children with ASD to return to community experiences, including school, appointments, and even recreational activities, will require an understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on the child and their family. As the child and family are working to adjust to changes like new routines, sleep patterns, and sensory issues as a result of the pandemic, the pediatric nursing community should be knowledgeable and prepared to develop creative opportunities to meet the needs of this vulnerable population.
Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
School Nursing
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Autistic Disorder
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
NASN Sch Nurse
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1942602X221089047
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