Repercussions of the COVID-19 lockdown for autistic people in Mexico: The caregivers’ perspective
Autism |Covid-19 |Disability |Mexico |Pandemic |Support services
; 2022(Salud Mental)
Article
in English
| WHO COVID | ID: covidwho-2025875
ABSTRACT
Introduction. The COVID-19 lockdown has posed new challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including service suspension and reductions in support. Objective. To explore the perspectives of caregivers on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on people with ASD in Mexico. Method. 126 caregivers from Mexico completed a survey on the impact of lockdown on people with ASD. Results. Suspension of at least one service was reported for 38.9% of subjects, with no significant association being found between symptom worsening and service administration modality. Discussion and conclusion. Service suspension for people with ASD in Mexico has been a side effect of the pandemic, negatively impacting their behavior. Results indicate that certain services could be remotely maintained and provided to individuals with ASD in underserved areas © 2022. Salud Mental.All Rights Reserved.
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Databases of international organizations
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WHO COVID
Type of study:
Observational study
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
English
Journal:
Autism |Covid-19 |Disability |Mexico |Pandemic |Support services
Document Type:
Article
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