How is COVID-19 affecting the mental health of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families?

Asbury, Kathryn; Fox, Laura; Deniz, Emre; Code, Aimee; Toseeb, Umar

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“…Studies about people with physical disabilities might have been excluded because they did not provide specific descriptions of the assessed population. For example, some studies did not differentiate people with strokes from those with diabetes and hypertension in their analyses, 54 , 55 or children with physical disability from children with attention deficit disorder, 56 resulting in their exclusion from the review. Furthermore, letters to the editor and position papers containing original data were excluded because of our eligibility criteria.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 on people with physical disabilities: A rapid review

Lebrasseur

Fortin-Bédard

Lettre

et al. 2021

Disability and Health Journal

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused drastic changes in the lives of the general population. People with physical disabilities, who commonly encounter daily challenges such as barriers to community mobility, reduced access to healthcare services and higher risk of suffering from depression, may face additional challenges in the context of the pandemic. Objective This study aims to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and associated isolation and protective measures, among people with physical disabilities. Methods A rapid review of the published literature was conducted on August 10, 2020 through a search in six online databases to synthesize results from original studies regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with physical disabilities. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health was used to describe the population and the personal and environmental factors with a unified and standard health language. Results Eleven records were extracted from 1621 individual papers retrieved from the search strategy. Various impacts on daily functioning such as a decrease in access to healthcare have been noted during the pandemic. Changes in social and lifestyle habits, mood changes and decreased levels of physical activity were also noted. Conclusions Our results highlighted the lack of early research about the impacts of COVID-19 experienced by people with physical disabilities. Future studies should focus on specific consequences and needs of this vulnerable population to ensure their inclusion in public health recommendations and consideration by policy makers.

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Impact of COVID-19 on people with physical disabilities: A rapid review

Lebrasseur

Fortin-Bédard

Lettre

et al. 2021

Disability and Health Journal

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138

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“…The influenza pandemic in 2009 saw some schools closing around the world, including in England (Jackson et al, 2014). Reports on the impact of school closures as a result of a pandemic have focused on whether such closures are effective in controlling the spread of disease (e.g., Rauscher, 2020;Viner et al, 2020), and their effects on pupils' learning and wellbeing (e.g., Asbury et al, 2020;Colao et al, 2020). Little attention has been paid to the impact school closures have on teachers.…”

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“Like a rug had been pulled from under you”: The impact of COVID-19 on teachers in England during the first six weeks of the UK lockdown

Kim¹,

Asbury²

2020

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Background: On 20th March 2020, in response to COVID-19, UK schools were closed to most pupils. Teachers were required to put remote teaching and learning in place with only two days’ notice from the government. Aims: The current study explores teachers’ experiences of this abrupt change to their working practices, and during the 5-6 weeks that followed. Sample: Twenty-four teachers from English state schools were interviewed, representing mainstream primary and secondary schools and a range of years of experience and seniority. Methods: Participants were asked to tell stories of three key scenes during the first 5-6 weeks of lockdown: a low point, a high point and a turning point. A reflexive thematic analysis of their narratives was conducted.Results and Conclusions: Six themes were identified: uncertainty, finding a way, worry for the vulnerable, importance of relationships, teacher identity and reflections. Teachers’ narratives suggest that, after an initial period of uncertainty they settled into the situation and found a way forward, supported by strong relationships. However, they remain extremely worried about the most vulnerable pupils and want more joined up thinking from the government on how to support them effectively, along with clarity from policymakers to enable planning ahead. Teachers reflected on how to use their learning during this period to improve pupils’ experiences of education post COVID-19, and on how aspects of shared teacher identity have worked as stressors and coping mechanisms. These initial interviews form the baseline for a longitudinal interview study of teachers’ experiences of COVID-19 in England.

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“…Despite the limitations of no physical interaction, telehealth has been reported as effective in diminishing and managing emotional and anxiety symptoms, not only in youth, but also in parents. 2,4,6,13 In conclusion, a deterioration in mental health is highlighted, encompassing anxiety and mood symptoms, and developmental, stressor-related, and eating disorders among children, adolescents, and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new reality in everyday life and education due to COVID-19 has burdened the existing conditions, especially in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, where an enhancement in dysfunctional behaviors has been noted.…”

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“…Children and parents have experienced everyday challenges and one important finding was that parents seemed to be more anxiety-stricken than their children. 4 Crucial efforts by parents have been made in introducing stress-relief activities, including reading and exercising, with online sources providing tips and activities. Also, parents of children with special needs have experienced more mood swings and excessive concern about the COVID-19 impact according to the main findings.…”

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“…Also, parents of children with special needs have experienced more mood swings and excessive concern about the COVID-19 impact according to the main findings. 4 The use of technology has made a significant impact in the wellbeing of individuals, with health workers (such as doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and others) being available through online services. Despite the limitations of no physical interaction, telehealth has been reported as effective in diminishing and managing emotional and anxiety symptoms, not only in youth, but also in parents.…”

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Psychosocial consequences of COVID‐19 in children, adolescents and young adults: A systematic review

Stavridou

Stergiopoulou

Panagouli

et al. 2020

Psychiatry Clin Neurosci

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This Letter presents the main findings of a systematic review of 21 studies (n = 33 398) on the psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 in children, adolescents, and young adults, following the PRISMA guidelines; the background, methods and results are presented as an online Supplement. According to our findings, excess worrying, irritability, home confinement, and fear of COVID-19 infection and transmission are associated with mild to severe anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 epidemic. 1 Isolation could be a risk factor for deterioration in mental health, including depressive and anxiety symptoms, distress, fear, post-traumatic stress, and insomnia. 2 Regarding anxiety disorders, the fear of COVID-19, widely known as 'coronaphobia,' has enhanced anxiety symptoms, with a further aggravating role mediated by isolation at home. 2 Individuals with anxiety disorders tend to be preoccupied with excessive hand-washing, extreme cautiousness, social distancing measures and unnecessary shopping. 3 Furthermore, a strong correlation between family relations and fear of contracting COVID-19 was noted. 4 Focusing especially on COVID-19-infected patients, they were also affected, expressing high anxiety levels, as reported in SARS and MERS patients in the past. 5 states among school-age children with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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How is COVID-19 affecting the mental health of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families?

Cited by 130 publications

References 9 publications

Impact of COVID-19 on people with physical disabilities: A rapid review

Impact of COVID-19 on people with physical disabilities: A rapid review

“Like a rug had been pulled from under you”: The impact of COVID-19 on teachers in England during the first six weeks of the UK lockdown

Psychosocial consequences of COVID‐19 in children, adolescents and young adults: A systematic review

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