How did Children with Complex Care Needs Affect during the Lockdown Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown imposed by most of the governments because of it have affected most of us including children with complex care needs. Because of various reasons like changed routine and social isolation, the physical and psychological health of these children has affected. With this observational study, we tried to assess new symptoms with which children with complex care needs presented during the lockdown period. We selected a cohort of children who usually attended ‘Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities’ in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates where they received therapies but had to stay home and continue these therapeutic sessions through telemedicine. All new symptoms during these sessions were assessed by relevant specialists. Amongst the different symptoms which were mainly reported by the parents were sleep impairment, headache, behavioral issues, non-epileptic seizures, motor, and vocal tics. Identifying such symptoms in these children can be difficult, but it is important to manage them effectively with the help of professionals.