Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Piazza Biroldi 19, 21100, Varese, Italy.
Department of Maternal and Child Health, Del Ponte Hospital, Varese, Italy.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Oct;54(10):3657-3669. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06078-4. Epub 2023 Aug 4.
The COVID-19 lockdown affected children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, due to the disruption in rehabilitation and educational activities. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 315 preschool-aged children, 35 of which had autism, to investigate this impact. A questionnaire was administered to explore socio-demographic status, familiar/home environment, and COVID-19 exposure. The clinical features of autistic subjects were also examined. Seven variables were considered to describe the effect of pandemic: Remote learning, Behavior changes, Home activities, Sleep habits, Night awakenings, Physical activity, Information about the virus. The lockdown had a significant impact on Remote learning, Behavior changes, and Information about the virus in participants with autism. Moreover, we found a worsening in repetitive movements, echolalia, restricted interests, and aggressive behaviors.
由于康复和教育活动中断，COVID-19 封锁对儿童，尤其是自闭症谱系障碍儿童产生了影响。我们对 315 名学龄前儿童进行了一项横断面研究，其中 35 名患有自闭症，以调查这种影响。我们采用问卷调查法来探讨社会人口统计学特征、家庭环境以及 COVID-19 暴露情况。还检查了自闭症儿童的临床特征。有七个变量用于描述大流行的影响：远程学习、行为变化、家庭活动、睡眠习惯、夜间觉醒、体育活动和有关病毒的信息。封锁对自闭症参与者的远程学习、行为变化和有关病毒的信息有重大影响。此外，我们发现重复运动、鹦鹉学舌、兴趣受限和攻击性行为恶化。
