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Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the ‘anti-social loner’ autism stereotype is a myth – ABC News
During lockdown, many psychologists and therapy sessions moved online. But while telehealth was positive for some, it proved problematic for people like Issy.
It’s been quite a year for autistic teenager Issy Orosz.
- Research collated by four Australian universities has questioned the “anti-social loners” autism theory
- It found the autism community struggled with telehealth conferences and “just like everybody else” they needed connection, community and friends
- Researchers on the study said the struggle of using telehealth had alarming and dire consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a move out of home.
It mea…
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