Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with autism and their family members: A scoping review

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.5965.3730

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Autism Spectrum Disorder; Family; Family Relations; Pandemics; Coronavirus Infection; Review

Abstract

Objective: to map the diverse scientific evidence available about the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their family members. Method: a scoping review conducted in the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, SciELO, SCOPUS, EMBASE and Wiley Online Library, in August and September 2021. The protocol of this review was registered at the Open Science Framework under DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/JYTVD. The data were analyzed and synthesized in a narrative way. Results: a total of 46 publications identified indicate that the pandemic period brought about countless repercussions for the population with autism and their family members when experiencing serious difficulties in the changes or irregularities of the scheduled routines and limited access to education, therapies and social support. Conclusion: the diverse evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the inequalities already experienced by individuals with autism and their family members, with negative consequences in the emotional, psychological, behavioral and social aspects, interfering with the quality of life and mental health of this population segment. Future studies on individuals with autism and their families during public health crisis periods are of fundamental importance for planning psychiatric, psychosocial and educational interventions.

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2023-01-06

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Vol. 30 (2022)

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Review Articles

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Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with autism and their family members: A scoping review. (2023). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 30, e3730. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.5965.3730