ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2022
Mental health challenges during COVID-19: perspectives from parents with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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- The Association Between the Impact of COVID-19 and Internalizing Problems Among Children and Adolescents with ADHD: The Moderating Role of Parental Anxiety.Child psychiatry and human development · 2026Article
- The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development Comment on "How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries' Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities".International journal of health policy and management · 2025Article
- One size does not fit all: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of Canadian youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Navigating the challenges of imposter participants in online qualitative research: lessons learned from a paediatric health services study.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Mental health in children with disabilities and their families: red flags, services' impact, facilitators, barriers, and proposed solutions.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- Perceived social support and characteristics of social networks of families with children with special healthcare needs following the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Alignment of Canada's COVID-19 policy response with barriers and facilitators for coping reported by caregivers of youth with developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- What supports and services post COVID-19 do children with disabilities and their parents need and want, now and into the future?Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- How COVID-19 impacted people with disabilities: A qualitative study in Delaware.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2023Article
- Impact of COVID-19 on Mothers Raising Children with Special Needs: Insights from a Survey Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Children with Disabilities in Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of COVID-19 Policies through a Disability Rights Lens.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Disabled people's experiences accessing healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life of Children with and without Developmental Disabilities and Their Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Parenting a Child with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder during the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Quantitative and Qualitative Cross-Cultural Findings.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe global pandemic and subsequent denials, delays, and disruptions in essential daily activities created significant challenges for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and their parents. Public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic limited access to supports and services required by children with NDDs to maintain their health and well-being.
objectiveThis study sought to understand the impacts of these public health measures and restrictions on mental health from the perspective of parents with children with NDDs to inform pathways for public health policies responsive to the needs of this population.
methodInterpretive descriptive design was used to guide data collection and data analysis. Forty caregivers were interviewed about their experience with pandemic restrictions.
findingsGeneric policy measures contributed to many gaps in families' social support systems and contributed to mental health challenges for children and their parents. Four themes emerged: 1) lack of social networks and activities, 2) lack of access to health and social supports, 3) tension in the family unit, and 4) impact on mental health for children and their parents. RECOMMENDATIONS: Emergency preparedness planning requires a disability inclusive approach allocating resources for family supports in the home and community. Families identified supports to minimize further pandemic disruptions and enhance recovery.
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