The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic adults - a survey
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic adults - a survey
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DOI：
10.1108/aia-10-2020-0057
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发表时间：
2021-02-24
影响因子：
1.2
通讯作者：
Kam, Alwyn
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作者：
Davidson, Conor James;Lodge, Keri;Kam, Alwyn
目的到目前为止，关于新冠肺炎大流行对自闭症患者影响的研究有限。这项研究旨在介绍由英国自闭症专家团队对51名自闭症患者进行的调查结果。设计/方法/方法一项横断面在线调查。发现共有72%的受访者报告在大流行期间精神健康有所或显著恶化。造成最大负面影响的问题是对下一步会发生什么的不确定性，以及对正常生活的扰乱。受访者报告了各种应对策略来帮助他们度过难关。原创性/价值到目前为止，很少有研究专门关注新冠肺炎大流行对自闭症患者的影响。这篇论文增加了证据，即大流行对自闭症成年人产生了特别严重的影响，并包括了关于这一人群潜在应对策略的有用信息。
PurposeTo 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/approachA cross-sectional online survey.FindingsA 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/valueTo 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.