COVID-19 Pandemic and Impact on Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Raman Baweja, Sierra L. Brown, Erin M. Edwards, Michael J. Murray

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Abstract

The COVID-19 infectious disease pandemic has caused significant fear and uncertainty around the world and had significant adverse psychological impact. Children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are a particularly vulnerable population, impacted by stay-at-home orders, closures at nonessential services, and social distancing standards. This commentary describes various challenges faced by individuals with ASD in the United States including disruptions caused by educational and vocational changes, challenges to home and leisure routines, limited access to behavioral health services and changes in health services delivery due to the pandemic. We highlight the need for ongoing skills development for individuals and development within systems to better respond to needs of the ASD population in future emergencies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)473-482
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume52
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

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