Coping with Autism during lockdown period of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross sectional survey.

Authors : Sowmyashree Mayur Kaku, Suhas Chandran, Roopa Nagaraj, Aakash Choudhary, Jayashree Ramesh, Suchita Somashekharaiah, Sowmya Kuduvalli, Vanita Rao, Ashok Mysore

Publication Year : 2021 Nov-Dec;63(6):568-574.

Abstract :

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is thought to have greatly impacted families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to lockdown, given lack of access to healthcare, therapy, and day-care centers. This survey was conducted to understand the magnitude of the impact of lockdown, and its effect on the health and behavior of individuals with ASD and their families.

https://doi.org/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_344_21