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04-06-2021 | Original Paper

Transitioning to Telemedicine During COVID-19: Impact on Perceptions and Use of Telemedicine Procedures for the Diagnosis of Autism in Toddlers

Auteurs: Liliana Wagner, Amy S. Weitlauf, Jeffrey Hine, Laura L. Corona, Anna F. Berman, Amy Nicholson, William Allen, Michelle Black, Zachary Warren

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2022

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of telemedicine as an avenue to address the need for diagnostic clarification in young children at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although preliminary research has supported the use of telemedicine for identifying ASD in toddlers, little is known about the experiences of practitioners attempting direct-to-home tele-assessment. We surveyed diagnostic providers regarding changes in practice behavior in the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic and their perceptions of ASD tele-assessment. We also examined the use of the TELE-ASD-PEDS, a novel tool for ASD tele-assessment, in response to COVID-19 at seven sites across the country. Results support the clinical acceptability and diagnostic utility of ASD tele-assessment while also highlighting critical avenues of future investigation.

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Titel: Transitioning to Telemedicine During COVID-19: Impact on Perceptions and Use of Telemedicine Procedures for the Diagnosis of Autism in Toddlers
Auteurs: Liliana Wagner
Amy S. Weitlauf
Jeffrey Hine
Laura L. Corona
Anna F. Berman
Amy Nicholson
William Allen
Michelle Black
Zachary Warren
Publicatiedatum: 04-06-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05112-7

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