Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children with ASD and ADHD in Northern Greece: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted the daily lives of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Lockdowns, therapy interruptions, and reduced access to educational and healthcare services significantly affected developmental progress and family functioning. This pilot study aimed to assess the long-term impact of the pandemic on children with ASD and ADHD in Northern Greece and to explore consequences for their families in the post-pandemic period.

Methods

Parents or legal guardians of 72 children (ages 2-17 years) with confirmed diagnoses of ASD (n = 57) or ADHD (n = 15) participated. A structured 25-item questionnaire captured infor

SUBMITTER: Pavlidou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12650278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature