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JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
卷 51, 期 10, 页码 3766-3773出版社
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04816-6
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Autism spectrum disorder; COVID-19; Services; Telehealth; Stress
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the autism community in the United States is unprecedented, leading to significant disruptions in therapies, especially for children under age five. Caregivers also reported worsening ASD symptoms and moderate family distress. Strategies to support the ASD community should be developed and implemented immediately.
The impact of the 2019 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in the United States is unprecedented, with unknown implications for the autism community. We surveyed 3502 parents/caregivers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) enrolled in Simons Powering Autism Research for Knowledge (SPARK) and found that most individuals with ASD experienced significant, ongoing disruptions to therapies. While some services were adapted to telehealth format, most participants were not receiving such services at follow-up, and those who were reported minimal benefit. Children under age five had the most severely disrupted services and lowest reported benefit of telehealth adaptation. Caregivers also reported worsening ASD symptoms and moderate family distress. Strategies to support the ASD community should be immediately developed and implemented.
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