TY - JOUR
T1 - Caring for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the COVID-19 Crisis
AU - Sanders, Jessica Solomon
AU - Keller, Seth
AU - Aravamuthan, Bhooma R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© American Academy of Neurology.
PY - 2021/4/1
Y1 - 2021/4/1
N2 - Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are among our most medically vulnerable neurologic patient population. As such, they are at particular risk of psychosocial and medical harm during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Here, we highlight strategies to decrease potential infectious exposures and ensure continued optimal neurologic care for individuals with IDD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, in a climate of potential medical resource restriction, we offer some suggestions for advocacy on behalf of individuals with IDD.
AB - Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are among our most medically vulnerable neurologic patient population. As such, they are at particular risk of psychosocial and medical harm during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Here, we highlight strategies to decrease potential infectious exposures and ensure continued optimal neurologic care for individuals with IDD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, in a climate of potential medical resource restriction, we offer some suggestions for advocacy on behalf of individuals with IDD.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85107230109&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000886
DO - 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000886
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85107230109
SN - 2163-0402
VL - 11
SP - E174-E178
JO - Neurology: Clinical Practice
JF - Neurology: Clinical Practice
IS - 2
ER -