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Impact of School Closures due to COVID-19 on Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Japan

Naomi Kawaoka1, Kei Ohashi2, Satomi Fukuhara1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-Cho, Mizuho-Ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|June 3, 2021
PubMed

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School closures due to COVID-19 worsened behavioral issues in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Externalizing and aggressive behaviors increased across all NDD diagnoses, highlighting the need for enhanced support systems.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Public Health Crisis Impact

Background:

  • COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread school closures in Japan starting March 2020.
  • Concerns arose regarding the emotional and behavioral impact on children, particularly those with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of COVID-19-related school closures on school-aged children diagnosed with NDDs.
  • To analyze behavioral changes in children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) to assess behavioral changes.
  • Analyzed data from 121 school-aged children with diagnosed NDDs.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in externalizing and aggressive behaviors was observed in children with NDDs.
  • Behavioral changes were consistent across all NDD diagnoses, irrespective of the specific condition.

Conclusions:

  • School closures negatively impacted the behavior of children with NDDs.
  • Emphasizes the critical need for clear future prospects and increased support for children with NDDs and their families to ensure stable lives.

Keywords:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderAutism spectrum disorderCOVID-19Intellectual disorderNeurodevelopmental disorder

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