Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant events affecting the largest number of countries at the same time around the globe. Governments instituted the closure of schools and lockdown of cities and other areas to prevent the spread of the virus. Students had to learn through online platforms meant to enhance continued learning. The current study aimed to explore the extent to which Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown impact families of students with special education needs. Qualitative approach was used; semi-structured interviews were undertaken using online communication tools via Google Meet platform and for data analysis Atlas.ti program was used for coding and categorizing. The findings revolved around main themes in the study include; behavior problems in the children, psychological distress for the parents, and difficulty of delivering the rigid content and schedules. Implications for school and social support are discussed for policymakers in Jordan.
 
 Keywords: COVID 19, families, lockdown, students with special education needs.
Highlights
The covid-19 pandemic that started in China in late 2019 has been the most disruptive event taking place globally for most people
Children with special education needs and their families experience a higher level of vulnerability and obstacles compared to others because the children with special needs may have more healthcare needs
Besides the health and wellbeing challenges, the issue of access to education and inclusivity in learning is another major problem facing parents of children with special education needs owing to the Covid-19 pandemic
Summary
The covid-19 pandemic that started in China in late 2019 has been the most disruptive event taking place globally for most people. The shift in learning formats, lockdowns, and physical distancing requirements alongside other contextual aspects of the pandemic have adversely affected children with special needs due to their relatively higher level of vulnerability. As a result, ensuring the health and wellbeing of children with special needs during the pandemic becomes a serious challenge. Besides the health and wellbeing challenges, the issue of access to education and inclusivity in learning is another major problem facing parents of children with special education needs owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Studies across the world have shown that the pandemic resulted in the reduction of overall wellbeing as well as the mental states of individuals They have reported increased mood disorders, fear due to the spread, and high-stress levels that aggravate parenting practices (Wang et al, 2020; Zhang and Ma, 2020). They have reported increased mood disorders, fear due to the spread, and high-stress levels that aggravate parenting practices (Wang et al, 2020; Zhang and Ma, 2020). Duraku and Nagavci (2020) showed that changes in the moods and behavior of children with autism caused increased physical fatigue, fear, and anger among parents
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