Children with special needs have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown, according to a new report (stock image)The Covid-19 lockdown had a particularly severe impact on children with special needs, according to a new study. Their parents feel that their child’s behaviour and social skills regressed while significant social distancing restrictions were in place. Read MoreDisruptions to their daily routines had a significant impact and the social isolation negatively affected their mental health, according to the study from Dublin City University (DCU). The study explored the impact of coronavirus restrictions on children and young people generally and found while all children missed out, those with special needs were disproportionately impacted. The research was conducted in May and early June, when many parents reported becoming overwhelmed with the combination of working from home along with homeschooling.

Source: Irish Independent June 23, 2020 12:22 UTC