Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Behavioral Health of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Objective:The authors examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the behavioral health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Methods:A modified version of the Coronavirus Health Impact Survey–Adapted for Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Conditions was sent to the aut...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2022-12, Vol.73 (12), p.1389-1392 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Objective:The authors examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the behavioral health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Methods:A modified version of the Coronavirus Health Impact Survey–Adapted for Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Conditions was sent to the authors’ clinical networks and IDD-affiliated organizations from March to June 2021.Results:In total, 437 people with IDD or their caregivers responded to the survey. Diagnoses included intellectual disability (51%) and autism spectrum disorder (48%). More than half (52%) of respondents reported worsened mental health. Losing access to services correlated with declining mental health. Interventions suggested to improve behavioral health included more time with friends and family (68%), more time outdoors (61%), and access to community activities (59%).Conclusions:COVID-19 affected the behavioral health of individuals with IDD. Survey results highlight the opportunity to leverage physical activity and pandemic-safe social supports as accessible means to mitigate gaps in services. |
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ISSN: | 1075-2730 1557-9700 |
DOI: | 10.1176/appi.ps.202100524 |