2023, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part A
Autism spectrum disorder during COVID-19: A mini-review
Author(s): Parmida Soleimani
Abstract: Autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder of the nervous system needs to be diagnosed timely to improve the child's social and verbal skills. Autism is characterized by impairment in the three important areas of social interaction, communication and behavior. About 85% of children with autism spectrum disorder have a limited ability to live independently due to cognitive or adaptive limitations. Many children with autism are unable to regulate and control their emotions, e.g. they may bite someone, hit their head against the wall, destroy things, cry spontaneously in class, and Trichotillomania. The prevalence of autism has recently increased sharply. Epidemiological factors in the examined children were within the normal range and more investigations are needed to obtain the causes of autism. The etiology of autism can be the neurobiological origin, genetics, cerebral glucose metabolism, epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis, embryological origin, birth complications and food allergy. People with autism may experience emotional distress as a result of the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it appears that withdrawal from society reduced social relationships and lack of access to services for children with autism. Patients with autism are more than three times more likely to die following a diagnosis of COVID-19 than others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, autistic patients should be prioritized in care like diabetic patients because they are a vulnerable population. In general, due to being vulnerable, autistic patients are more sensitive to the prevailing conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic and need more emotional support.
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How to cite this article:
Parmida Soleimani. Autism spectrum disorder during COVID-19: A mini-review. International Journal of Autism. 2023; 3(1): 47-49.
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