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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-02-2022 | S.I. :Expanding Telehealth Opportunities in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Clinician Perspectives on Telehealth Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Auteurs: Elizabeth M. Kryszak, Charles M. Albright, Lucy A. Fell, Eric M. Butter, Karen A. Kuhlthau

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2022

Abstract

This study examined clinician insights into telehealth assessment services for autism spectrum disorder implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. 35 clinicians from multiple disciplines across 17 sites in the Autism Care Network were interviewed. Themes identified through qualitative analyses included factors related to confidence in diagnosis (impressions of in-home observation; child and family factors that affected diagnostic confidence; changes in rapport); patient and family factors related to telehealth (perceived family benefits of and barriers to telehealth; factors related to healthcare disparities; factors specific to non-native English speakers); and institutional and workplace factors related to transitioning to telehealth (institutional support; changes to efficacy, attendance, and work satisfaction). Results suggest that telehealth has potential to be an effective tool in autism assessment practice.

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Titel: Clinician Perspectives on Telehealth Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Auteurs: Elizabeth M. Kryszak
Charles M. Albright
Lucy A. Fell
Eric M. Butter
Karen A. Kuhlthau
Publicatiedatum: 01-02-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05435-z

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