Living on with autism after a devastating earthquake: experiences of children and adolescents in Turkey.

Mehtap Eroglu Gökçe Yağmur Efendi Rahime Duygu Temeltürk Neşe Yakşi

Published in: International journal of developmental disabilities (2024)

Our findings demonstrate that the exacerbation of core ASD symptoms and behavioural deterioration after the earthquakes are associated with disruptions in specialized education services, exposure to earthquake-related trauma, and the educational level of mothers.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
healthcare
intellectual disability
mental health
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
primary care
palliative care
quality improvement
trauma patients
sleep quality
physical activity
health insurance
affordable care act
respiratory failure