- It posed a Challenge to families when trying to explain concepts like the impact of viruses and why the steps to control the viruses needed to be so widespread and substantial
- Explaining the simplest concepts had the potential to cause distress if they were not fully understood
- Parents wished they had accessibility to supports and materials to explain developmentally accurate information to their children

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- 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


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

Gillespie-Smith, K., McConachie, D., Ballantyne, C., Auyeung, B., & Goodall, K. (2023). The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Psychological Distress in Family Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disability in the UK. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 53(4), 1573–1587. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05132-3

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