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Salud mental
Print version ISSN 0185-3325
Abstract
PEREZ LIZ, Georgina and GRUPO REAL et al. Repercussions of the COVID-19 lockdown for autistic people in Mexico: The caregivers’ perspective. Salud Ment [online]. 2022, vol.45, n.4, pp.159-167. Epub Sep 12, 2022. ISSN 0185-3325. https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2022.022.
Introduction
The COVID-19 lockdown has posed new challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including service suspension and reductions in support.
Objective
To explore the perspectives of caregivers on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on people with ASD in Mexico.
Method
126 caregivers from Mexico completed a survey on the impact of lockdown on people with ASD.
Results
Suspension of at least one service was reported for 38.9% of subjects, with no significant association being found between symptom worsening and service administration modality.
Discussion and conclusion
Service suspension for people with ASD in Mexico has been a side effect of the pandemic, negatively impacting their behavior. Results indicate that certain services could be remotely maintained and provided to individuals with ASD in underserved areas.
Keywords : COVID-19; autism; pandemic; disability; support services; Mexico.
