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The COVID-19 lockdown affected children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, due to the disruption in rehabilitation and educational activities. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 315 preschool-aged children, 35 of which had autism, to investigate this impact. A questionnaire was administered to explore socio-demographic status, familiar/home environment, and COVID-19 exposure. The clinical features of autistic subjects were also examined. Seven variables were considered to describe the effect of pandemic: Remote learning, Behavior changes, Home activities, Sleep habits, Night awakenings, Physical activity, Information about the virus. The lockdown had a significant impact on Remote learning, Behavior changes, and Information about the virus in participants with autism. Moreover, we found a worsening in repetitive movements, echolalia, restricted interests, and aggressive behaviors.
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We conducted a cross-sectional study to compare the impact of social distancing and lifestyle changes that occurred during Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown on children and adolescents with and without Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs). An online questionnaire was administered in order to investigate the effects of NDD condition, socio-demographic status, familiar/home environment and COVID-19 exposure on their lives during a two months period of social isolation. We used logistic regression, focusing on five endpoints (remote learning, lifestyle, stress/anxiety, sociality, scolding) to define the extent of these effects. Most questions were paired up to parents and children, to verify the occurrence of agreement. 8305 questionnaires were analyzed, 1362 of which completed by NDDs and 6943 by controls. Results showed that the presence of a NDD, compared to controls, had a significant impact on: Remote Learning (i.e. subjects with NDDs experienced more difficulties in attending online classes and studying), Sociality (i.e. subjects with NDDs missed their schoolmates less), Scolding (i.e. subjects with NDDs were scolded more often) and Anxiety (i.e. subjects with NDDs were perceived by their parents as more anxious). Substantial agreement between parents and children arose from questions concerning Remote learning, Lifestyle and Scolding. The current study actually points out that having a NDD gives account for a stronger influence on school performance and on behavioral and psychological aspects, during a two months lockdown. Such results may provide useful information to governments and school authorities on how carrying through supportive strategies for youth affected by NDDs. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-021-02321-2.
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BACKGROUND: Little is known about the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures on young patients with tic disorders. Previous studies focused on clinician and parent ratings of tic severity, whereas the only international self-report data are available for adult populations. We present the first findings from a case-control study on children and adolescents with tics during lockdown in Italy. METHODS: We surveyed 49 patients aged 6-18 years and 245 matched controls with a newly developed questionnaire covering socio-demographic and clinical data, as well as lockdown-related changes to daily life activities. RESULTS: About half (53.2%) of the Italian school-age patients who took part in our survey experienced changes in tic severity during lockdown. Perceived increases in tic severity (29.8%) were reported more often than decreases (23.4%). Analogous trends were reported for perceived restlessness and, more significantly, irritability, whereas changes in pain symptoms were less common and were similar in both directions. The presence of tics was associated with increased difficulties with remote learning (p = 0.01), but decreased feelings of missing out on social interactions with schoolmates (p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: Self-reported data on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown in school-age patients with tic disorders indicate perceived changes in tic severity, as well as restlessness and irritability, in about half of the cases. These findings could guide both clinicians and teachers in the implementation of targeted adjustments in the delivery of care and educational strategies, respectively.
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COVID-19 , Tic Disorders , Tics , Adolescent , Adult , Case-Control Studies , Child , Communicable Disease Control , Humans , Pandemics , Psychomotor Agitation , Self Report , Tic Disorders/epidemiologyABSTRACT
Este trabalho se propõe a investigar as histórias de algumas possíveis origens de uma instituição de ensino de grupos. Utilizando-se de cartas para um interlocutor imaginário, a autora vai revelando suas ressonâncias a partir do processo de investigação. Nesta trajetória, levanta possíveis fantasmas no entrelaçamento de história do passado e presente, refletindo a seu respeito com as contribuições de autores da psicanálise dos vínculos. A partir da apresentação do trabalho na instituição e de suas ressonâncias em grupo, compartilha histórias como possibilidades para cuidar dos vínculos grupais (AU)
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Este trabalho se propõe a investigar as histórias de algumas possíveis origens de uma instituição de ensino de grupos. Utilizando-se de cartas para um interlocutor imaginário, a autora vai revelando suas ressonâncias a partir do processo de investigação. Nesta trajetória, levanta possíveis fantasmas no entrelaçamento de história do passado e presente, refletindo a seu respeito com as contribuições de autores da psicanálise dos vínculos. A partir da apresentação do trabalho na instituição e de suas ressonâncias em grupo, compartilha histórias como possibilidades para cuidar dos vínculos grupais (AU)
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Humans , Psychoanalysis , Object Attachment , Psychotherapy, GroupABSTRACT
O presente trabalho verificou a tendência ao estado depressivo em idosos praticantes de atividadefísica. Para tanto, foi realizada uma entrevista com idosos do Grupo de Estudos da Terceira Idade (GETI/CEFIDUDESC). O instrumento utilizado foi a escala de depressão adaptada de Stoppe e Louzã (1999). A análise dos resultados foi feita por meio de estatística descritiva mediante cálculo de freqüência simples e percentual. A amostra foi composta de 122 idosos, com a idade média de 68,8 anos (DP= 5,5). A maioria dos idosos (91) não apresentou tendência ao estado depressivo. Os que apresentaram tendência (9) referem não ter esperança em relação ao futuro, ter pouca energia e estar pouco animado na maior parte do tempo; apesar disto continuam estimulados a participar do programa de atividade física. Considerando a complexidade dos fatores que predispõem os estados depressivos, entende-se que a atividade física proporciona benefícios físicos, sociais e mentais, podendo reduzir a depressão no idoso
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Humans , Male , Aged , Depression , Motor ActivityABSTRACT
A partir do relato de uma experiência vivida pessoalmente pela autora, como supervisora, em equipe multidisciplinar, de alunos do último ano de Odontologia que prestam atendimento em uma clínica-escola a pacientes especiais, este trabalho tem por objetivo pensar acerca das relações humanas nas instituições, causando ansiedade e depressão. (AU)
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No final do milenio, convivendo nos e com grupos, nos vemos as voltas com fenomenos que fogem a tentativas de explicacoes lineares. Tais fenomenos caracterizam-se por uma 'complexidade' em que coexistem amor/odio, ordem/desordem, vida/morte, integracao e desintegracao, entre outros. A proposta da autora e verificar como tais fenomenos permeiam as relacoes intersubjetivas nos vinculos intra e intergrupais. Desenvolve, a partir da correlacao com a pratica profissional, reflexoes que possam favorecer reorganizacoes e, consequentemente, vida nos vinculos grupais.
