COVID-19, Autism, and Isolation: Good Practices for Continuity of Care During the Pandemic
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2025
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The COVID-19 pandemic, and particularly the associated conditions of isola-tion, has detrimental effects on the mental health of the population that arenot yet fully understood. Variables such as individual stress, anxiety, andtolerance to uncertainty may play a role in the ability of individuals to adaptto the isolation situation. In this context, it is necessary to pay attention topopulation groups that present difficulties in adapting to this situation ofuncertainty, such as people with autism. This narrative review of the evi-dence has as objectives to explore (1) the effect that the autism communityhas experienced as a result of the lockdown and isolation due to COVID-19;and (2) opportunities for health, educational, and social services providers tosupport people with autism and their families in isolation in an attempt toensure that specialized interventions continue as much as possible. We mapsuggestions regarding information delivery, time management at home,recognition and emotional expression, and some suggestions to maintainsupport with service providers
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Autism spectrum disorders, COVID-19, Isolation, Mental health