Dr. Jennifer Hanawalt, therapist at the Birmingham Maple Clinic, was recently featured on Bankrate.com to discuss the pandemic’s impact on children with autism, who may experience added confusion, anxiety, and fear with the new way of life. A recent survey of parents with autistic children found that COVID-19 has created challenges for over 93% of families. Dr. Hanawalt explains that:
“The pandemic has significantly limited the support network, community resources, daily activities, therapeutic resources and social and educational opportunities available to many individuals and families living with autism.”
Recommendations for helping children with autism cope with the pandemic include keeping a stable schedule, maintaining healthy hygeine habits, and safe outdoor outings. Read the rest of the article here at Bankrate.com