The Resilience of Social Service Providers and Families of Children With Autism or Development Delays During the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Community Case Study in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT: Background: Hong Kong is one of the earliest cities to have hampered by the COVID-19. When preventive public health measures are enforced, specific groups, who have already been facing inequality before the outbreak, are likely to become more overlooked and vulnerable. Aim: This community case study aims to describe the additional needs of families of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental issues, as well as unexpected difficulties and challenges social service professionals encountered when delivering service and their solutions toward these challenges. Methods: A focus group with 10 professionals providing the Caregiver Skills Training Program was conducted. Results: Poor families of vulnerable children were found to be challenged, more

SUBMITTER: Wong PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7862762 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature