Research into identifying those with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the greatest needs following a wide scale disaster

这项研究旨在确定在大范围灾难后最需要支持的自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)患者。这是基于在三个领域观察到的人的症状和他们的行为之间的关系的分析，1)个人的特征，2)他们在灾后环境的变化，以及3)所提供的支持的性质和内容。结果显示，在8岁以下的人中，在灾难发生后的6个月内症状显著恶化，强调他们需要支持。压力反应量表-18的结果显示，经历了疏散的父母在不高兴和愤怒方面的得分更高，当他们没有得到支持时，表现出更高程度的沮丧冷漠。他们想要专门为有特殊需要的人提供的避难所。根据这些结果，讨论了在发生重大灾难时为自闭症患者提供适当支持的问题。

This study aims to identify those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have the greatest need for support following a wide scale disaster. This is based on analysis of the relationship between the person's symptoms and their behavior observed in the three fields of, 1) the characteristics of that individual, 2) the changes in their environment post-disaster, and 3) the nature and content of the support offered.The results showed that amongst those under eight years old there was significant aggravation of symptoms within six months following the disaster, emphasizing their need for support. The Stress Response Scale-18 results showed that parents who underwent evacuation had higher scores for displeasure and anger and, when they were not provided with support, showed a higher degree of despondent apathy. They wanted shelter that was specifically for those with special needs. Based on these results appropriate support for those with ASD at times of a major disaster was discussed.