Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with autism and their family members: A scoping review.

Olga Feitosa Braga Teixeira Samyra Paula Lustoza Xavier Nuno Damácio de Carvalho Félix José Wagner Martins da Silva Rogéria Mônica Seixas Xavier de Abreu Karla Corrêa Lima Miranda

Published in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2023)

the diverse evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the inequalities already experienced by individuals with autism and their family members, with negative consequences in the emotional, psychological, behavioral and social aspects, interfering with the quality of life and mental health of this population segment. Future studies on individuals with autism and their families during public health crisis periods are of fundamental importance for planning psychiatric, psychosocial and educational interventions.

Keyphrases

mental health
public health
autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
mental illness
healthcare
physical activity
current status