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Leveraging Telemedicine for Early Autism Assessment: Insights from Parent Perceptions

Leveraging Telemedicine for Early Autism Assessment: Insights from Parent Perceptions
Telemedicine tools have the potential to significantly enhance access to diagnostic services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Recent research, particularly the study "Parent Perceptions of Caregiver-Mediated Telemedicine Tools for Assessing Autism Risk in Toddlers," provides valuable insights into how these tools can be effectively utilized. Here, we delve into the key findings of this research and discuss practical ways practitioners can implement these outcomes to improve their skills and services.

The study, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, focused on two caregiver-mediated telemedicine tools: TELE-ASD-PEDS and TELE-STAT. These tools involve parents in the assessment process, guided by remote clinicians. This method not only addresses the shortage of qualified diagnostic professionals but also offers a scalable solution to ASD assessment.

Key Findings

Practical Applications for Practitioners

Practitioners can leverage these findings to improve their telemedicine practices in several ways:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study offers promising results, it also highlights the need for further research to refine tele-assessment tools and procedures. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing field by:

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Parent Perceptions of Caregiver-Mediated Telemedicine Tools for Assessing Autism Risk in Toddlers.


Citation: Corona, L. L., Weitlauf, A. S., Hine, J., Berman, A., Miceli, A., Nicholson, A., Stone, C., Broderick, N., Francis, S., Jurez, A. P., Vehorn, A., Wagner, L., & Warren, Z. (2021). Parent Perceptions of Caregiver-Mediated Telemedicine Tools for Assessing Autism Risk in Toddlers. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(2), 476-486. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04554-9
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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