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- The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted healthcare services, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Caregiver-mediated tele-assessment emerged as a solution to continue providing care while following social distancing measures.
- The study discusses a specific tele-assessment model for ASD, sharing initial outcomes, provider feedback, and key lessons learned during its implementation.
Article Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to healthcare, including direct impacts on service delivery related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Caregiver-mediated tele-assessment offers an opportunity to continue services while adhering to social distancing guidelines. The present study describes a model of tele-assessment for ASD in young children, implemented in direct response to disruptions in care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We present preliminary data on the outcomes and provider perceptions of tele-assessments, together with several lessons learned during the period of initial implementation.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7596626 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04767-y | DOI Listing |
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