The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic adults - a survey

被引：20

作者：

Davidson, Conor James ^{[1
,2
]}

Lodge, Keri ^{[1
,2
]}

Kam, Alwyn ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Leeds Autism Diagnost Serv, Leeds, W Yorkshire, England

[2] York Partnership Fdn Trust, York, N Yorkshire, England

[3] Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust, Leeds Autism Diagnost Serv, Leeds, W Yorkshire, England

来源：

ADVANCES IN AUTISM | 2021年 / 7卷 / 04期

关键词：

Autism; Health; Adults;

D O I：

10.1108/AIA-10-2020-0057

中图分类号：

B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];

学科分类号：

040202 ;

摘要：

Purpose To date there has been limited research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic people. This study aims to present the results of a survey of autistic people (n = 51) conducted by a UK specialist autism team. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional online survey. Findings A total of 72% respondents reported either some or significant deterioration in mental health during the pandemic. The issues that caused most negative impact were uncertainty over what will happen next and disruption of normal routine. Respondents reported a variety of coping strategies to help them through the pandemic. Originality/value To date there has been little research looking specifically at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic people. This paper adds weight to the evidence that the pandemic has had a particularly severe impact on autistic adults and includes useful information on potential coping strategies for this population.

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页码：311 / 321

页数：11

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