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Autism and COVID-19: What Practitioners Need to Know to Support Families

Autism and COVID-19: What Practitioners Need to Know to Support Families

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging period for many families, particularly those with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A recent study titled "Autism spectrum disorder, parent coping, and parent concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic" (Fatehi, Fatehi, & Mowbray, 2023) provides valuable insights into the difficulties faced by these families and offers actionable data for practitioners. Here’s how you can leverage these findings to improve your practice and support your clients better.

Understanding the Impact on Families

The study highlights several key areas where families with ASD children faced significant challenges:

Actionable Steps for Practitioners

Based on these findings, here are some strategies that practitioners can implement to support families better:

1. Enhance Telehealth Services

While telehealth services were available, their effectiveness was rated as average. Practitioners should focus on enhancing the quality of these services by:

2. Support Remote Learning

Given the limited effectiveness of remote learning, practitioners can assist by:

3. Establish Routines and Activities

To help families establish and maintain routines, practitioners can:

4. Address Parental Stress

To alleviate parental stress, practitioners should:

Encouraging Further Research

The study underscores the need for ongoing research to better understand the long-term impacts of the pandemic on families with ASD children. Practitioners should stay informed about the latest research and incorporate new findings into their practice. Additionally, collaborating with researchers to contribute data and insights can help shape more effective interventions in the future.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Autism spectrum disorder, parent coping, and parent concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Citation: Fatehi, M., Fatehi, L., & Mowbray, O. (2023). Autism spectrum disorder, parent coping, and parent concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children and Youth Services Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.106923

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