For most people living through lockdown it can be an unsettling period, not least for thousands of adults across the UK living with autism and other special needs.
Last month, the UK government eased restriction measures of people with autism and learning difficulties in order for them to leave their homes for exercise more than once each day.
The current situation has meant an unprecedented period of change and disruption making it very difficult for many autistic people and families.
Derry man Kieran Townley already finds life challenging living with autism and he has been forced to adapt following the loss of his usual daily routine and structure amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Kieran, who is part of Headliners Foyle, a National Lottery funded project that empowers vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people to have a voice, said the current lockdown was making him feel "extremely anxious".
He said: "My daily routine has completely changed, and I have no choice but to just get used to it.
"My routine would consist of visiting my grandparents, going to Parents of Children with Autism (POCA) and visiting Headliners Foyle.
"I study Film Production at the Nevre Centre and just wish things would go back to normal. I’m confident we will all get through this, but I feel the world will change forever because of this historic event.”
“I’m currently spending the lockdown with my family at home. We talk about any updates on the virus while avoiding all the fake news articles about the virus, which I feel is extremely damaging.
"I often feel very lonely here because I miss seeing my friends at POCA and my classmates at the Nerve Centre. But luckily we have the technology to stay in contact frequently.”
He added: “Personally, I have asthma, so I feel more vulnerable to Covid-19.
"Right now, I am trying to maintain a daily routine at home. It’s the best thing I can do to keep myself busy while remaining positive.
"I am continuing to produce films, online gaming and keeping fit and healthy by going jogging regularly.
"I find everything very hard to cope with and comprehend, but it makes me feel better seeing local people come together to fight this together.”
