The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Influence on Children and Adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.53843/bms.v7i10.320Keywords:
Autistic Spectrum Disorder, COVID-19, Call center services, Kid, AdolescentAbstract
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic imposed social distancing and interfered in the routine of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thus, the objective of this work was to analyze the impacts of the pandemic on the described target audience. Methodology: This is an integrative review, whose guiding question was: “How did the Covid-19 pandemic influence the daily lives of children and adolescents with ASD?”. The search for articles was carried out in the first semester of 2021 in the PubMed, BVS, ScienceDirect and Springerlink databases, with an initial double-blind analysis of titles and abstracts (Kappa=0.884). Results: After searching the databases and applying filters and inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were selected. The studies showed difficulties in implementing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lack of support from educational institutions, increased anxiety, among others. However, some studies have identified improvements in the development of children and adolescents with such disorders. One of the strategies used to overcome the situation was the tele-assistance for the maintenance of therapies. Discussion: The pandemic impacted the lives of young women with ASD and social isolation worsened the existing difficulties. Improvement in the development of some individuals was observed, which is attributed to greater family integration. The adaptation of the routine through technology for studies, communication with family members and access to treatments proved to be useful, although the needs are not always met and the presence of financial difficulties is verified, hindering the continuity of the therapeutic plans. The pandemic situation is also worsened due to the burden on caregivers and the difficulty in implementing the use of PPE. Conclusion: The pandemic impacted the routine of children and adolescents with ASD, bringing the need for adaptation through the use of technologies and routine adaptation.
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