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- Title
Including Children with Developmental Disabilities in the Equation During this COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Authors
Aishworiya, Ramkumar; Kang, Ying Qi
- Abstract
Amidst the ongoing novel Coronavirus disease pandemic, children with developmental disabilities warrant specific attention to minimise having disproportionate consequences. These children are especially vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic due to (1) Greater healthcare needs, (2) Dependency on community-based services and (3) Mental health concerns. Healthcare professionals, public health systems and the society needs to come together to advocate for these children by optimising access to healthcare and community intervention services, promoting mental well-being and caregiver welfare. The consequences of missed present-day opportunities might only be evident in the years to come in these children. Hence, despite the prolonged pandemic, with consequent limitations in availability of resources, children with developmental disabilities should continue to be supported.
- Subjects
WELL-being; HEALTH services accessibility; DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; AT-risk people; COVID-19 pandemic
- Publication
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2021, Vol 51, Issue 6, p2155
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-020-04670-6