Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

August 3, 2020

How Is COVID-19 Affecting the Mental Health of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Their Families?

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  • Among 241 parents (92% mothers) of children with special educational needs and disabilities in the UK, many parents and children experienced loss, worry, and changes in mood and behavior as a result of the rapid social changes due to COVID-19. Suggestions from parents surveyed about the support that they would like in the COVID-19 pandemic included specialist professional advice for parents focused on how to meet their child’s educational and mental health needs, setting appropriate tasks and resources for home learning, and providing opportunities to see familiar faces, even if connecting remotely.  

Asbury et al. (July 31, 2020). How Is COVID-19 Affecting the Mental Health of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Their Families? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04577-2