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Luana Sergi¹, Emanuele Mingione¹, Maria Carla Ricci²

¹ASL (Local Health Authority) of Caserta, 81100 Caserta, Italy.

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|January 20, 2021

Summary

The COVID-19 lockdown initially improved communication and autonomy in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Parent training helped maintain these gains post-lockdown.

Keywords:

ABA COVID-19 autism behaviors children communication quarantine stereotypes

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Area of Science:

Developmental Psychology
Behavioral Science
Pediatric Medicine

Background:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically supported intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns presented unique challenges to ongoing therapeutic interventions for young children.
Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for children with ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown and subsequent quarantine on ABA-based interventions for young children with ASD.
To assess the maintenance of acquired skills in children with ASD after the interruption and resumption of ABA therapy.
To investigate the role of parent training in mitigating treatment interruption effects.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 88 children (18-30 months) diagnosed with ASD (Severity Level 1, ADOS 2 Module T) participated.
The study observed children during the COVID-19 lockdown, quarantine, and the three months post-resumption of activities.
Intervention was ABA-based, funded by the Local Health Authority (ASL) of Caserta.

Main Results:

Children showed improvements in communication, socialization, and personal autonomy during the lockdown period.
Acquired skills were maintained in the three months following the resumption of ABA treatment, with no significant further improvement.
Parent training was found to be significant in preventing delays in the generalization of socially significant behaviors.

Conclusions:

The COVID-19 lockdown temporarily benefited certain developmental areas in young children with ASD undergoing ABA therapy.
While skills were maintained post-interruption, sustained progress requires consistent intervention.
Parent training plays a crucial role in supporting behavioral generalization and mitigating the impact of treatment disruptions in children with ASD.