ERIC Number: EJ1431346
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-263X
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3580
Effect of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Restrictions on Parent Reported Symptom Severity and Adaptive Functioning of Youth with ASD
Christopher Lopata; Jonathan D. Rodgers; James P. Donnelly; Marcus L. Thomeer; Jennifer Lodi-Smith; Zoe L. Gionis; Samantha L. Andrews; Christian J. Rajnisz
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, v34 n3 p459-470 2022
This study assessed the potential short-term effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions on ratings of ASD and comorbid symptoms severity and adaptive functioning of 69 youth, ages 8-16 years with ASD without intellectual disability. Parent/caregiver ratings were being collected in fall and spring over approximately two years when the restrictions were imposed four months prior to the final data collection point. Results indicated no significant changes in parent/caregiver ratings of ASD symptom severity, comorbid symptoms severity, social skills, or adaptive behaviors following the stay-at-home restrictions and little variability across the four data collection points. Although findings suggested minimal short-term effects on these symptoms and adaptive skills, ongoing monitoring is needed to assess longer-term impacts.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behavior, Rating Scales, Intelligence Tests, Children, COVID-19, Pandemics, Comorbidity, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Severity (of Disability), Social Adjustment, Interpersonal Competence, Adolescents, School Closing, Parent Attitudes, Family Environment, Behavior Patterns, Check Lists, Caregiver Attitudes
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Related Records: ED622380
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Social Responsiveness Scale; Behavior Assessment System for Children; Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A180005