The impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on children and young people with Down syndrome in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact across the globe. Evidence suggests children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families experienced impacts on well-being and disruptions in support from education and health services. This study investigated the impact of measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people (CYP) with Down syndrome in the United Kingdom, specifically changes in speech, language and communication abilities, behavior, social, emotional and mental health and access to education and healthcare services. Forty-six parents/carers of CYP with Down Syndrome (aged 2-25 years) completed an online survey between June and September 2020. Parents/carers frequently reported deterioration in speech, language and communication, lit

SUBMITTER: Pagnamenta E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10272386 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature