Sensory Reactivity Through the Lived Experiences of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Phenomenological Qualitative Study.

Background: The current sensory assessment measures for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have issues related to cultural and clinical applicability, which makes them difficult to apply in the Indian context consistently. The current study aimed to explore locally relevant themes for sensory reactivity in children with ASD.

Methods: This exploratory phenomenological qualitative study was carried out on 15 parents of children with ASD visiting the child guidance clinic.

EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID ON MENTAL HEALTH IN HOSPITALIZED STABLE COVID-19 PATIENTS: A PRE-POST RESEARCH DESIGN.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is known to affect mental health of sufferers. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a mental health service for individuals in crisis, which can be provided to anyone regardless of age and it does not require mental health expertise. Its effect on mental health issues of COVID-19 patients has not been studied effectively.