Autism spectrum disorder, parent coping, and parent concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fatehi, Mariam; Fatehi, Leila; Mowbray, Orion

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.106923

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“…An exploratory analysis of parents of children with ASD showed that the main factors impacting parenting stress were communication, emotional closeness with the child, social development, and acceptance by others (Silva & Schalock, 2012). Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic period, parents have experienced di culties in managing daily activities with their children with ASD when they lost access to school and intervention services (Fatehi et al, 2023). In Macau, Children identi ed with ASD and Special Education Need (SEN) have placed additional emotional and stress burdens on parents and teachers (Correia et al, 2016(Correia et al, , 2021.…”

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Case Study on Art-Based Intervention with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Macau

WU,

Teixeira

2024

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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience core difficulties in social interaction and communication. Teaching and interacting with them can be challenging for their families and those surrounding them. Art-based interventionas an approach engaging in the creative process and integrating internal sensations to express thoughts and feelings nonverbally. It has the potential to enhance self-esteem, awareness, and exploration, among other benefits that all are good for people with ASD. The objective of this study is to develop and implement an art-based intervention for children with ASD in Macau, with the goal of enhancing their communication and reducing the problems behaviors. Utilizing single-subject design and a one-group pre-test with post-test design involves three participants who are similar in age and same gender but differ in terms of their ASD level and comorbidities to evaluate the results. The results of Social Skills Improvement System - Rating Scales (SSIS-RS) demonstrate positive effects on both social skills and problem behaviors. Additionally, based on the Clinical Observation Reports (COR) children showed improvements in the frequency of interaction and communication. This study indicated that art-based intervention has a positive effect on children with ASD in Macau. Furthermore, implementing this intervention with children with ASD is highly significant, and the outcomes of this study can serve as a reference for the future well-being of children with ASD in Macau.

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Case Study on Art-Based Intervention with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Macau

WU,

Teixeira

2024

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Pedagogical shift and parental mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the United states

Chu,

Honzay,

Nachreiner

2025

Children and Youth Services Review

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Challenges, coping strategies, and sources of support available to South African parents with children with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown: a qualitative study

Karrit,

Coetzee

2024

South African Journal of Psychology

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Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to be complex and challenging and likely to be exacerbated under conditions of stress and uncertainty. We aimed to explore how parents experienced parenting their child with ASD during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. We also aimed to identify the coping strategies and sources of support available to them during this time. Using an exploratory qualitative design within an interpretivist paradigm, we interviewed 23 parents of children with ASD between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Parents were recruited from an online support group for ASD in South Africa. Interviews were semi-structured and transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis, using ATLAS.ti. We identified five themes: (1) The experience of communicating lockdown rules and disease containment measures to children, (2) Consequences of disruption to routine, (3) Parenting and interpersonal relationships in conditions of confinement, (4) Help-seeking and sources of support, and (5) Finding ways to cope amid a crisis. The findings demonstrate that the initial COVID-19 lockdown placed parents of children with ASD under considerable stress. Disrupted routines and interrupted access to financial, psychological, social, and educational support during the initial lockdown period exacerbated parenting experiences. This study highlights the importance of providing parents of children with ASD strategies to communicate significant change and various forms of support to navigate the negative effects of routine disruptions during conditions of uncertainty and crisis.

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Autism spectrum disorder, parent coping, and parent concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 4 publications

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Case Study on Art-Based Intervention with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Macau

Case Study on Art-Based Intervention with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Macau

Pedagogical shift and parental mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the United states

Challenges, coping strategies, and sources of support available to South African parents with children with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown: a qualitative study

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