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14-05-2021 | Original Paper

Impact of COVID-19 on Community Participation and Mobility in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Beth Pfeiffer, Eugene Brusilovskiy, Taye Hallock, Mark Salzer, Amber Pompanio Davidson, Laura Slugg, Cecilia Feeley

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2022

Abstract

Transportation and mobility for community participation is difficult for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) under normal circumstances, but the impact of COVID-19 made access even more challenging. Researchers used a single-subject design to examine patterns of change from before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in community mobility and participation as measured by GPS and daily participation questionnaires. Participants were young adults with ASD between the ages of 21 and 27 (4 males, 2 females) who were enrolled in a subsequent study. Community mobility and participation decreased for all participants in both essential and non-essential activities. Additionally, the number of trips for participants decreased substantially in the after COVID-19 periods, as did the variability in modes of transit.

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Titel: Impact of COVID-19 on Community Participation and Mobility in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Beth Pfeiffer
Eugene Brusilovskiy
Taye Hallock
Mark Salzer
Amber Pompanio Davidson
Laura Slugg
Cecilia Feeley
Publicatiedatum: 14-05-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05054-0

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