Feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth model for autism diagnostic evaluations in children, adolescents, and adults.

This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth diagnostic model deployed at an autism center in the southwestern United States to safely provide autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants included all clients for whom a telehealth diagnostic evaluation was scheduled at the diagnostic clinic (n = 121) over a 6-month period. Of 121 scheduled clients, 102 (84%) completed the telehealth evaluation.

Beliefs about intellectual disability among employees at a state facility and undergraduate students: An exploratory analysis.

Background: Individuals with intellectual disability are subject to stigmatization, even among those providing services to them.

Method: Employees from an intermediate care facility (n = 97) and undergraduate students (n = 92) completed measures on their attitudes, beliefs of etiological causes and endorsement of helpful treatments and supports.

Results: Overall, participants reported few stigmatizing attitudes and high levels of support for interventions.