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Unlocking the Potential of Telehealth in ABA: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Opportunities

Unlocking the Potential of Telehealth in ABA: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Opportunities

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for autistic children. However, transitioning to this modality has not been without challenges. A recent study titled A mixed-methods examination of clinicians perceived barriers to telehealth delivered applied behavior analysis sheds light on these obstacles and offers insights on how practitioners can improve their telehealth skills.

Here are some key takeaways from the research and practical strategies to implement:

Understanding the Barriers

The study identifies three main categories of barriers:

Strategies for Overcoming Barriers

Here are some practical strategies to help ABA practitioners improve their telehealth services:

Future Directions

As the study suggests, ongoing research and adaptation are crucial for the successful implementation of telehealth services in ABA. Clinicians should continue to explore new strategies and tools to overcome barriers and enhance the quality of care provided to autistic children and their families.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A mixed-methods examination of clinicians perceived barriers to telehealth delivered applied behavior analysis.


Citation: Pomales-Ramos, A., Tokish, H., Howard, M., Straiton, D., & Ingersoll, B. (2023). A mixed-methods examination of clinicians perceived barriers to telehealth delivered applied behavior analysis. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1173644
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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