Behavioural response of parents and children with autism and developmental disorders in times of uncertainty: a Malaysian experience.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children and families with neurodevelopmental conditions have more difficulty coping with changes compared to peers. This study investigated the emotional/behavioural responses of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disorders, and their families during the early stages of COVID-19 lockdown and identified the predictive factors.

Methods

Data from 265 children, 4-17 years, with ASD, other developmental disorders and typically developing children that include parent-rated questionnaires of emotion/behaviour, behaviour change, and parents' level of stress were collected. We compared the mean scores of both clinical groups with typical developing children using Cohen's d and determined the factors predictive of emotional/behavioural difficu

SUBMITTER: Ong JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12624899 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature