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Autism spectrum disorder during French COVID-19 lockdown: The importance of individualized support

Marco Guidotti1,2,3, Adrien Gateau1, Remi Claire1

  • 1EXcellence Center in Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders-Tours, Centre Universitaire de Pédopsychiatrie, CHRU de Tours, Tours, France.

Child: Care, Health and Development
|July 5, 2022
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The first COVID-19 lockdown in France had a minimal impact on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Personalized support from familiar caregivers helped maintain stability for these children and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The initial COVID-19 lockdown in France imposed significant restrictions.
  • Understanding the impact on vulnerable populations, such as children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of the first COVID-19 lockdown on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
  • To evaluate clinical outcomes and identify factors influencing stability during the lockdown.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, repeated measures study involving 95 parents of children with ASD.
  • Weekly contact with families, providing support and collecting clinical outcome data via a 5-point Likert scale at two time points during the lockdown.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were observed in clinical scores from the beginning to the end of the lockdown.
  • Factors like intellectual disability, living situation, or parental status did not significantly affect outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized and regular support from familiar caregivers, within a trusted relationship, likely contributed to the stability observed in children with ASD.
  • Promoting tailored support approaches is recommended for families of children with ASD during challenging periods.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19autismcaregivers' supportlockdown

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