Journal article
Repercussions of the COVID-19 lockdown for autistic people in Mexico: The caregivers’ perspective
Salud mental (México), v 45(4), pp 159-167
15 Aug 2022
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Abstract
Introduction. The COVID-19 lockdown has posed new challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including service suspension and reductions in support. Objective. To explore the perspectives of caregivers on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on people with ASD in Mexico. Method. 126 caregivers from Mexico completed a survey on the impact of lockdown on people with ASD. Results. Suspension of at least one service was reported for 38.9% of subjects, with no significant association being found between symptom worsening and service administration modality. Discussion and conclusion. Service suspension for people with ASD in Mexico has been a side effect of the pandemic, negatively impacting their behavior. Results indicate that certain services could be remotely maintained and provided to individuals with ASD in underserved areas. Introducción. El confinamiento debido a la pandemia por COVID-19 ha implicado nuevos desafíos para las personas con trastorno del espectro autista (TEA), incluyendo la suspensión de algunos servicios, y la disminución de los apoyos. Objetivo. Explorar las perspectivas de los cuidadores acerca de las repercusiones del confinamiento por COVID-19 en las personas con TEA en México. Método. 126 cuidadores residentes de México completaron una encuesta acerca del impacto del confinamiento en personas con TEA. Resultados. Aunque el 38.9% de los participantes reportó la suspensión de al menos un servicio de salud tras el confinamiento, no hubo asociaciones significativas entre retroceso y modalidad de administración de los servicios. Discusión y conclusión. La suspensión de servicios a las personas con TEA en México es uno de los efectos secundarios de la pandemia, y afecta negativamente su comportamiento. Los resultados indican que algunos tratamientos pudieran ser mantenidos remotamente y brindar servicios a personas con TEA en zonas de difícil acceso.
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- Title
- Repercussions of the COVID-19 lockdown for autistic people in Mexico: The caregivers’ perspective
- Creators
- Georgina Pérez Liz - Drexel UniversityAndy Torres - The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyAna C. Ramírez - The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyCecilia Montiel Nava (Corresponding Author) - The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGrupo REAL
- Publication Details
- Salud mental (México), v 45(4), pp 159-167
- Publisher
- Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz.
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- Spanish
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000863295000003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85136141596
- Other Identifier
- 991022162833304721
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