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Publication Date: 2022-May
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Impact of School Closures Due to COVID-19 on Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Japan
Kawaoka, Naomi; Ohashi, Kei; Fukuhara, Satomi; Miyachi, Taishi; Asai, Tomoko; Imaeda, Masayuki; Saitoh, Shinji
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v52 n5 p2149-2155 May 2022
In March 2020, many schools were closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Japan, and it is predicted that many children, especially those with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), will be affected emotionally and behaviorally. Here, we examined the impact of school closures due to COVID-19 on school-aged children with NDDs using the Child Behavior Checklist. Totally, data on 121 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and/or intellectual disorder were analyzed and it was found that externalizing and aggressive behavior increased in all NDDs, regardless of the type of diagnosis. A clear prospect is important for children with NDDs children to lead a stable life, and more generous supports for children with NDDs and their families are needed.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Foreign Countries, School Closing, Neurological Impairments, Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children, Check Lists, Child Behavior, Autism
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Child Behavior Checklist
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