Repercussion of the COVID-19 pandemic in the treatment of patients with autism spectrum disorder: A case report

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a biologically based neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by interaction and communication deficits, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors and interests. CASE REPORT: We describe the clinical history of a patient with a late diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and correlate the worsening of the clinical picture with the isolation associated with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION: There is a relevant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and the worsening of the symptoms of the autism spectrum observed in the patient, mainly due to the inconsistency of the multidisciplinary treatment based on the disorder.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/globalhealthprespesc-008