Autism, Developmental Delays and the Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for everyone. But the pandemic has been particularly challenging for families of children with autism and developmental delays. These children are especially vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic due to more significant healthcare needs, their dependency on community-based and school-based services and mental health concerns.

Listen to pediatric experts discuss supporting children with developmental delays during COVID-19

In this episode Abigail Angulo, MD, and Caitlin Middleton, PhD, join us to discuss the considerations primary care providers should make for their patients with autism and developmental delays as we move through the latest wave of the pandemic.

Dr. Middleton is a psychologist with the Developmental Pediatrics team at Children's Hospital Colorado, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Dr. Angulo is a pediatrician with the Developmental Pediatrics team at Children's Colorado, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

In this episode, our experts discuss:

• The biggest challenges for families of children with autism and developmental delays during COVID-19
• How pediatricians can help families address pandemic-related challenges
• Practical tips for dealing with school-related challenges
• How to support the well-being of parents who are playing a bigger role managing remote school and therapy during the pandemic
• Ideas for supporting children’s peer interactions and social skills during COVID-19
• How experts evaluate children for autism and other developmental delays remotely
• How therapies and interventions are conducted in a virtual format

Treatment of autism and developmental delays at Children’s Colorado

The Developmental Pediatrics team at Children’s Colorado offers evaluations and follow-up for a variety of developmental, behavioral and learning differences. Our compassionate, forward-thinking experts provide the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment for developmental delays and intellectual, learning and other developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.