1. Impact of School Closures Due to COVID-19 on Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Japan
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Kawaoka, Naomi, Ohashi, Kei, Fukuhara, Satomi, Miyachi, Taishi, Asai, Tomoko, Imaeda, Masayuki, and Saitoh, Shinji
- Abstract
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.
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- 2022
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