Abstract
Abstract Aim and Objective: This study aimed to find out the proportion of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) whose sensory challenges improved, remained unchanged or deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relation between changes in sensory issues with social factors such as family’s income, structure, education and other environmental factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, from February 2021 to February 2022. Mothers of 100 follow-up diagnosed cases of children with ASD in the age group of 3–10 years were provided with a 30-item parent interview questionnaire on various sensory issues faced by children. Results: Out of 100 children, in 23%, there was an improvement in sensory symptoms, in 48% sensory symptoms remained the same and in 29%, there was deterioration in sensory symptoms. Conclusion: A significant difference in sensory challenges of children in the improvement group and deterioration group was found in Kuppuswamy socioeconomic Class I and children taking some form of education before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Indian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
