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Challenges of Understanding COVID Restrictions and Guidelines for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Their Families in the UK

Families experienced difficulties understanding the details of the media, social distancing rules, and public safety measures
- It was also difficult to understand the guidance and restrictions from the government
Parents had difficulty interpreting the fine details of social distancing when children applied them in rigid ways
- The rigidity expanded to others in the community
  - Breaches caused negative emotional responses
    - Anger