Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Resumo: | Introduction: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face behavioral, sensory processing, cognitive, and language challenges that affect their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and necessitate access to educational, therapeutic, and health services. The COVID-19 pandemic limited access to these essential services, exacerbating the challenges faced by this vulnerable population due to imposed social distancing measures. Objective: To explore the perceptions of parent caregivers of preschoolers with ASD regarding their children’s behavior and performance in ADL during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This crosssectional, descriptive study utilized both quantitative and qualitative approaches, interviewing 60 caregivers of preschoolers with ASD. Participants were asked about any observed changes in their child’s behavior and ability to engage in ADL during the pandemic. Child characterization involved the Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication (ACSF:SC), the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT), and the Sensory Profile 2 (SP-2). Interviews were documented, with 15 recorded and transcribed for thematic content analysis. Results: Participants included 43 mothers, 15 couples, and two fathers, totaling 60 children, of whom 46 (76.7%) were boys aged between 3 and 5 years (mean age 53.6 ±10.18 months). Caregivers reported changes in behavior and performance in ADL, predominantly noting deterioration. Increases in stereotypic behaviors, rigidity, and hyperfocus were observed, along with decreased participation in ADL. While the presence of caregivers benefited some children, it also led to reported stress, particularly among mothers. Conclusion: The study found a predominant trend of deteriorating behavior and performance in ADL among children with ASD during the pandemic, based on caregiver reports. |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemicPercepção de cuidadores de pré-escolares com TEA sobre seu comportamento e desempenho ocupacional durante a pandemia da COVID-19Isolamento Social,Transtorno do Espectro AutistaCuidadoresFamíliaAtividades CotidianasSocial IsolationAutism Spectrum DisorderCaregiversFamilyActivities of Daily LivingIntroduction: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face behavioral, sensory processing, cognitive, and language challenges that affect their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and necessitate access to educational, therapeutic, and health services. The COVID-19 pandemic limited access to these essential services, exacerbating the challenges faced by this vulnerable population due to imposed social distancing measures. Objective: To explore the perceptions of parent caregivers of preschoolers with ASD regarding their children’s behavior and performance in ADL during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This crosssectional, descriptive study utilized both quantitative and qualitative approaches, interviewing 60 caregivers of preschoolers with ASD. Participants were asked about any observed changes in their child’s behavior and ability to engage in ADL during the pandemic. Child characterization involved the Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication (ACSF:SC), the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT), and the Sensory Profile 2 (SP-2). Interviews were documented, with 15 recorded and transcribed for thematic content analysis. Results: Participants included 43 mothers, 15 couples, and two fathers, totaling 60 children, of whom 46 (76.7%) were boys aged between 3 and 5 years (mean age 53.6 ±10.18 months). Caregivers reported changes in behavior and performance in ADL, predominantly noting deterioration. Increases in stereotypic behaviors, rigidity, and hyperfocus were observed, along with decreased participation in ADL. While the presence of caregivers benefited some children, it also led to reported stress, particularly among mothers. Conclusion: The study found a predominant trend of deteriorating behavior and performance in ADL among children with ASD during the pandemic, based on caregiver reports.Introdução: Crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) podem apresentar questões comportamentais, no processamento sensorial, na cognição e na linguagem, que afetam seu desempenho ocupacional, necessitando de acesso a serviços escolares, terapêuticos e de saúde. O acesso a esses serviços esteve restrito durante a pandemia de COVID-19, tornando essa população particularmente ainda mais vulnerável às restrições sociais impostas à época. Objetivo: Descrever a percepção dos pais cuidadores de pré-escolares com TEA acerca do comportamento e desempenho ocupacional de seus filhos durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, quantitativo e qualitativo baseado em entrevistas com 60 cuidadores de pré-escolares com TEA. Os participantes responderam à seguinte pergunta: Você está notando alguma diferença no comportamento e desempenho da criança durante a pandemia? Para caracterização das crianças, foram utilizados o Sistema de Classificação de Funcionalidade no Autismo: Comunicação Social (ACSF:SC), o Inventário de Avaliação Pediátrica de Incapacidade – Teste Adaptativo de Computador (PEDI-CAT) e o Perfil Sensorial 2 (SP-2). Todas as entrevistas foram anotadas e 15 delas foram gravadas e transcritas. O material foi submetido à análise temática de conteúdo. Resultados: Foram entrevistadas 43 mães, 15 casais e dois pais de crianças com TEA. Das 60 crianças, 46 (76,7%) eram meninos, com idade de 3 a 5 anos (53,6 ±10,18 meses). Os cuidadores perceberam mudanças no comportamento e desempenho ocupacional, com prevalência de relatos de piora. Houve aumento nas estereotipias, rigidez e hiperfoco, bem como menor engajamento nas atividades cotidianas. A presença dos cuidadores beneficiou algumas crianças, mas há relato de estresse, especialmente por parte das mães. Conclusão: Houve variação nos relatos, com maior tendência à piora no comportamento e desempenho ocupacional das crianças com TEA.Brazilian Journal of Occupational TherapyCuadernos Brasilenos de Terapia OcupacionalCadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional2024-04-16info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/359010.1590/2526-8910.ctoAO275935901Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy; Vol. 32 (2024); e3590Cuadernos Brasilenos de Terapia Ocupacional; Vol. 32 (2024); e3590Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional; v. 32 (2024); e35902526-8910reponame:Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacionalinstname:Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR-DTO)instacron:UFSCARporenghttps://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/3590/3951https://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/3590/3952Copyright (c) 2024 Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacionalhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSilva, Maene PinheiroSouza, Rosangela Gomes da Mota deOliveira, Karina Ferreira deAmélia Cardoso, Ana Magalhães, Lívia de Castro2024-02-05T19:06:48Zoai:ojs.www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br:article/3590Revistahttp://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/indexPUBhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phpcadto@ufscar.br||cadto@ufscar.br2526-89102526-8910opendoar:2024-02-05T19:06:48Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional - Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR-DTO)false |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic Percepção de cuidadores de pré-escolares com TEA sobre seu comportamento e desempenho ocupacional durante a pandemia da COVID-19 |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic Silva, Maene Pinheiro Isolamento Social, Transtorno do Espectro Autista Cuidadores Família Atividades Cotidianas Social Isolation Autism Spectrum Disorder Caregivers Family Activities of Daily Living |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic |
title_full |
Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Perception of caregivers of preschool children with ASD on their behavior and occupational performance during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Silva, Maene Pinheiro |
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Silva, Maene Pinheiro Souza, Rosangela Gomes da Mota de Oliveira, Karina Ferreira de Amélia Cardoso, Ana Magalhães, Lívia de Castro |
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Souza, Rosangela Gomes da Mota de Oliveira, Karina Ferreira de Amélia Cardoso, Ana Magalhães, Lívia de Castro |
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Silva, Maene Pinheiro Souza, Rosangela Gomes da Mota de Oliveira, Karina Ferreira de Amélia Cardoso, Ana Magalhães, Lívia de Castro |
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Isolamento Social, Transtorno do Espectro Autista Cuidadores Família Atividades Cotidianas Social Isolation Autism Spectrum Disorder Caregivers Family Activities of Daily Living |
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Isolamento Social, Transtorno do Espectro Autista Cuidadores Família Atividades Cotidianas Social Isolation Autism Spectrum Disorder Caregivers Family Activities of Daily Living |
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Introduction: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face behavioral, sensory processing, cognitive, and language challenges that affect their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and necessitate access to educational, therapeutic, and health services. The COVID-19 pandemic limited access to these essential services, exacerbating the challenges faced by this vulnerable population due to imposed social distancing measures. Objective: To explore the perceptions of parent caregivers of preschoolers with ASD regarding their children’s behavior and performance in ADL during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This crosssectional, descriptive study utilized both quantitative and qualitative approaches, interviewing 60 caregivers of preschoolers with ASD. Participants were asked about any observed changes in their child’s behavior and ability to engage in ADL during the pandemic. Child characterization involved the Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication (ACSF:SC), the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT), and the Sensory Profile 2 (SP-2). Interviews were documented, with 15 recorded and transcribed for thematic content analysis. Results: Participants included 43 mothers, 15 couples, and two fathers, totaling 60 children, of whom 46 (76.7%) were boys aged between 3 and 5 years (mean age 53.6 ±10.18 months). Caregivers reported changes in behavior and performance in ADL, predominantly noting deterioration. Increases in stereotypic behaviors, rigidity, and hyperfocus were observed, along with decreased participation in ADL. While the presence of caregivers benefited some children, it also led to reported stress, particularly among mothers. Conclusion: The study found a predominant trend of deteriorating behavior and performance in ADL among children with ASD during the pandemic, based on caregiver reports. |
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