Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Autistic Adults: a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions have had a significant impact on people's everyday lives, including the lives of Autistic adults. We aimed to (a) synthesise all papers currently published on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic adults and (b) identify lessons for the care and support of Autistic adults in pandemic and post-pandemic times.

Recent findings

Fifty-five papers met the inclusion criteria. Most studies focused on the pandemic's impact on the wellbeing of Autistic adults. Several studies focused on the use of (telehealth) services or the risk of COVID-19 infection/hospitalisation.

Summary

Autistic adults were significantly impacted by the pandemic, both directly as indicated by higher COVID-19 infection and h

SUBMITTER: Scheeren AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887236 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature