3 Ways COVID-19 May Reshape How Kids With Autism Learn
The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for all children and parents, but especially for kids with autism.
Children with autism often struggle with changes in routine and the engagement required for remote instruction.
Brooke Ingersoll, a professor of psychology at Michigan State University and director of the MSU Autism Lab, has worked closely with providers throughout the pandemic to ensure children received proper interventions with minimal interruption.
Recognizing these challenges and the stress on families, Ingersoll says the transition to remote learning and telehealth has also opened the door for some positive changes in service delivery for children with autism by increasing access to services. She is hopeful that these positive changes will continue into the future, even after the threat of COVID-19 passes.