Patterns of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Admissions Before and After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Clinical Study from Istanbul DOI Creative Commons
Özalp Ekinci, İbrahim Adak, Gülhan Örekici Temel

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 28, 2022

Abstract Background Very few studies compared the rates of child psychiatry diagnoses between initial phase pandemic and pre-pandemic records in clinical samples. This study from Istanbul aimed to compare adolescent psychiatric admissions diagnosis first three months pandemic, previous same year year. Methods Children adolescents were grouped according admission dates. Group A, March 11 June 1 2020; B, January 1st 2020 and; C, 2019. Only interviews Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders Schizophrenia-Present Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL) interview included. Results The total number n = 1052 group 5792 B 5800 C. In A; mean age sample was 11.21 ± 3.77 (%33 girls), while findings 10.42 3.91 (%34 girls) 10.02 3.87 respectively. Regarding diagnostic groups; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)/Tic Intellectual Disability (ID) found be higher A than C (for ASD, 6.4%, 4.3% 3.6%; OCD/Tic 2.9%, 1.8%, 1.7%; ID, 3.7%, 2.5%, 2.1%, respectively) (p < 0.001). Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) only (59.8%, 49.7%, Depression (4.1%, 2.2%, Conduct (CD) lower (3.6%, 0.005). Adjustment (AD) others (psychiatric problems apart aforementioned diagnoses) AD, 0.7%, 3.1%, 3.4%; 3.3%, 12.6%, 9.6%, Discussion Child rates, related healthcare needs, change significantly during inital period. with neurodevelopmental disorders appear more affected other groups.

Language: Английский

Brief Report: Covid Restrictions had Positive and Negative Impacts on Schooling for Students on the Autism Spectrum DOI Open Access
Kate Simpson, Dawn Adams

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 53(7), P. 2921 - 2927

Published: Feb. 3, 2022

Language: Английский

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Siblings in lockdown: International evidence for birth order effects on child adjustment in the Covid19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Claire Hughes, Luca Ronchi, Sarah Foley

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Social Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(3), P. 849 - 867

Published: Feb. 20, 2023

Abstract Supportive family relationships may mitigate the impact of Covid19 pandemic on young children's adjustment, but existing work is limited by its focus within‐country variation and parental influences. Addressing these gaps, drawing reported buffering effects older siblings child mental health (Lawson Mace, 2010), current international study examined whether adjustment problems were, average, elevated this effect would be maintained. In first wave (April to July 2020), 2516 parents 3‐ 8‐year‐old children living in Australia, China, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, States America—six countries with contrasting governmental responses pandemic—completed an online survey about experiences as indexed ratings Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ: R. Goodman, 1997). As expected, SDQ total difficulty scores were all sites except Sweden (which notably did not enforce mass school closures). Compared without siblings, one or more showed fewer problems. Children from lone‐parent households displayed problems, those whose increased sibling conflict. Finally, negatively associated socio‐economic status, positively related indices Covid‐19 disruption government stringency. We discuss findings relation asymmetric versus younger sources support.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between service receipt during the COVID‐19 pandemic and autistic children's multisystem outcomes and autism severity: A SPARK dataset analysis DOI Open Access
Jung‐Mei Tsai, Anjana Bhat

Autism Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display a variety of core and co-occurring difficulties in social, communication, everyday functioning, cognitive, motor, language domains. Receiving combination services to accommodate needs autistic individuals is essential for improving their future outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced service access negatively impacted children's This study aimed examine relationship between receipt parental perceived outcomes children while accounting various demographic, child, factors. We utilized impact survey data from SPARK (N = 6067). Ordinal logistic regression analyses were used predict child Demographic, factors included prediction models. Service SLT, ABA, PT/OT, MED, MH associated PT/OT ABA predicted improvements domains social interaction, activity, overall severity; SLT contributed improved communication MED was worsening on all Younger age, males, higher family income, lower severity, function, cognitive delay, greater absence mental health issues Overall, are functional whereas also provide wholistic view affecting relationships during pandemic.

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Mental health impact of COVID-19 on Saudi families and children with special educational needs and disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A national perspective DOI Creative Commons

Shuliweeh Alenezi,

Mohamad‐Hani Temsah,

Ahmed S. Alyahya

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Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Sept. 27, 2022

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a multidimensional impact on mental health due to concerns, social distancing and lockdowns, job loss, limits in institutional support. Accordingly, may disproportionally families with special educational needs disabilities (SEND) the already high prevalence of conditions children SEND their parents. Hence, it is essential determine short-term identify ongoing health, including psychological wellbeing support needs. current study examines anxiety level concerns parents living Saudi Arabia. Methodology A cross-sectional national design was utilized as part an international consortium using online Arabic survey. Data were collected from Ministry Human Resources Social Development beneficiaries May July 2020. sample consisted 1,848 aged between 1 18 years (mean = 9.66; SD 4.31). descriptive bivariant analysis reported. Results Parental worries all those when started significantly higher than before pandemic, p &lt; 0.050. Parental-perceived general had risen across time, 0.001, perceived exceeded 0.001. time (from during pandemic), children's at start correlated positively anxiety, adaptive, maladaptive, coping efficacies, parental scores, 0.010 each. Conclusion Anxiety levels caregivers COVID-19. At scores favorably correlated. These findings notion SEND-specific patterns caregivers. also attests required for this specifically vulnerable population epidemics.

Language: Английский

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A brief neuro-affirming resource to support school absences for autistic learners: development and program description DOI Creative Commons

Lorna Johnston,

Donald Maciver, Marion Rutherford

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Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: March 22, 2024

Background Education should be inclusive, nurturing each individual’s potential, talents, and creativity. However, criticisms have emerged regarding support for autistic learners, particularly in addressing disproportionately high absence levels within this group. The demand accessible, person-centered, neuro-affirming approaches is evident. This paper provides a program description of structured framework, developed implemented during following the Covid-19 pandemic. We detail creation, content, implementation. Methods collaborated with stakeholders, reviewed literature drew on existing theoretical frameworks to understand produced draft guidance detailing practical strategies supporting their return school. final resource was disseminated nationally made freely available online work around inclusive practices. Results rooted perspectives, rejecting reward-based systems deficit models autism. It includes key messages, case studies planning framework. aims cultivate practices an autism-informed lens. principles promoted include recognizing child’s 24-hour presentation, parental partnership, prioritizing environmental modifications, providing predictable, desirable meaningful experiences at Feedback date has been positive terms feasibility, face validity, utility. Conclusion novel, concise, framework learners by cultivating more equitable, supportive educational system which individuals can thrive.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial Functioning and the Educational Experiences of Students with ASD during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland DOI Open Access
Aneta Lew-Koralewicz

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(15), P. 9468 - 9468

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

Due to their individual developmental and learning needs, adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit from a variety of educational, medical, therapeutic services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these services were discontinued or significantly reduced, which may have resulted in increased difficulties coping various areas life. The purpose this study was explore how pandemic affected psychosocial educational functioning students ASD. A qualitative, problem-focused interview method used. obtained material subjected interpretive phenomenological analysis. involved 10 secondary school diagnosed assessment effects on people ASD is inconclusive. respondents noted both negative positive lockdown. On side, they able spend time family, isolate themselves difficult social relationships feel better. Among effects, point emotional functioning-increased levels stress anxiety, as well feelings loneliness online education. showed varied experiences young during highlighting significant need support some them terms emotional, functioning.

Language: Английский

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La motivación de dominio infantil y su relación con la parentalidad positiva y los elogios en una muestra argentina DOI Creative Commons
Natalia Ailín Mancini, Ailín C. Simaes, Lucas G. Gago Galvagno

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Ciencias Psicológicas, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 25, 2023

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relación entre motivación dominio infantes y las variables parentales, como parentalidad positiva los elogios otorgados por cuidadores primarios Argentina. De esta manera sería posible ampliar el conocimiento del funcionamiento vincular e identificar qué conductas parentales favorecen desarrollo motivacional infantil. Para ello se utilizó cuestionario Dimensiones Motivación Dominio (Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire; DMQ), Escala Parentalidad Positiva (E2P) escala a infantes. Los participantes evaluados fueron 107 Argentina, 0 3 años. Se realizó una regresión lineal múltiple, que mostró resultado junto con edad contribuyen infantil, mientras no predictores variable. concluye enfatiza relevancia competencias positivas durante crianza para un adecuado habilidades cognitivas/emocionales. Incluir estas en intervenciones pertinente sustancial favorecer integral menores.

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The Impact of Pressure Upon Parents in Raising Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders DOI Open Access

Anita Seeridaram,

Syar Meeze Mohd Rashid

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

In 2017, the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that 1 in 160 children worldwide is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which continues to grow worldwide. This statistic proves many parents continue battle challenge of raising and educating this select group children. paper a comprehensive study, gleaning information from various pieces writing research focused on pressure influencing Disorders (ASD) terms caregiving whilst finding practical alternative caring for special needs. has behavioral difficulties, financial constraints, societal acceptance largely contribute experience. The result shows ASD face plethora difficulties require support entities order navigate them successfully. To lessen caregiver's burden, spouses, typically developing children, community, government must provide unwavering understanding. Hence, aims insight into struggles faced by or even serve as guideline develop intervention programs their

Language: Английский

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Views and experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI
Serap Doğan Aslan, Candan Hasret Şahin, Yasemin Ergenekon

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International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 70(1), P. 148 - 159

Published: Dec. 10, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is thought to have a variety of effects on people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). purpose this study was look into the perspectives and experiences ASD their mothers regarding pandemic.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Victoria Ellen Castle, Vassilis Sideropoulos, Cat Jones

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Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2024

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted greatly the mental health of children. We performed a systematic review to better understand impact on children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across different SEND categories. Following PRISMA guidelines, 1699 search results, 66 studies were included in our analysis as they met inclusion criteria concerning: a) SEND; b) focus COVID-19; c) longitudinal or cross-sectional design; d) quantitative qualitative measures; e) well-being outcomes. Our suggests that there was typically negative for SEND, yet experiences varied basis individual differences, rather than category SEND. Findings highlight need interventions policy implementations improve everyday this population.

Language: Английский

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