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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with autism spectrum disorders.
Bellomo, Tiffany R; Prasad, Sanjana; Munzer, Tiffany; Laventhal, Naomi.
  • Bellomo TR; Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Prasad S; Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Munzer T; Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Laventhal N; Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
J Pediatr Rehabil Med ; 13(3): 349-354, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-971776
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In the unprecedented disruption and social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, families around the world are faced with questions of how their children can thrive in these conditions. On top of the ubiquitous challenges for all children, this public health crisis imparts unique difficulties for children with special health needs. We identify children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as being particularly vulnerable to negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this paper, we examine why children with ASD are uniquely vulnerable, recommend strategies to mitigate these stressors for children with ASD and their parents, explore the potential challenges of reintegration into society as conditions improve, and examine the obligations of healthcare and community stakeholders to support these families.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Adaptation, Psychological / Pandemics / Autism Spectrum Disorder / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Pediatr Rehabil Med Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PRM-200740

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Adaptation, Psychological / Pandemics / Autism Spectrum Disorder / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Pediatr Rehabil Med Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PRM-200740