This study examined the relationship between having a child with a disability or
developmental delay and early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on family environments …

Background COVID-19 continues to disproportionately impact families of children with
developmental disabilities (DD). There is an urgent need to understand these families' …

High-stress events (eg, natural disasters, political unrest, disease) significantly impact the
lives of children and families. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one event that …

Background The COVID‐19 pandemic introduced challenges to families with young children
with developmental delays. Beyond the widespread concerns surrounding illness, loss of …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges for youth with
neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) and their families. Although health measures were …

Objectives Changes to income and employment are key social determinants of health that
have impacted many families during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This research aimed to …

Introduction Children and youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs, and their
families, have been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the voices of …

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to contain it have had a disproportionate
impact on families with young children, especially with disabilities. This study examined …

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted caregivers, especially those raising a
child with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD). While research has shown …

Background: Families of children with developmental delays (DD) prior to the COVID-19
pandemic experienced inequalities in accessing health and social care services. Measures …