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Volume 22, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2666-0822
  • E-ISSN: 2666-0830

Abstract

Introduction

The first and second waves of COVID-19 were unprecedented situations that caused turmoil in everyone’s life, especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who were severely affected by the transition.

Objective

This article investigates the major impacts of COVID-19 transitioning on individuals in the spectrum followed by recommendations for autistic families on addressing concerns caused by post-COVID adaptations. We have based our study on the most recent investigations of challenges and solutions provided for these individuals in COVID and post-COVID-19 transitions. We will also explain telehealth as the most practical available solution and describe its possible advantages and disadvantages. The articles have been selected from PubMed, Google Scholar, . according to the goals stated above.

Results

According to our study, psychological problems, economic problems, reduced physical activity, sleep disorders, malnutrition, non-cooperation of children with ASD, and speech therapy were the most important challenges for people with ASD as well as their families and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion

It was concluded the use of telehealth could be a suitable platform for many educational methods such as applied behavior analysis, visual programs, speech therapy, family positive reinforcement systems, . to overcome these challenges. However, this method also has certain limitations, and therefore a combination of face-to-face and telehealth methods is recommended to help patients.

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Investigating Challenges of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder During and Post COVID-19, and Practical Suggestions for Parents and Caregivers on How to Tackle Challenges: A Systematic Review Article
Curr Psyc Res Rev 22, 63 (2026); https://doi.org/10.2174/0126660822304174240920031039
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Keyword(s): autism spectrum disorder; caregivers, psychological problems; COVID-19; parents; telehealth

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