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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2021 Feb;51(2):476-486.
doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04554-9.

Parent Perceptions of Caregiver-Mediated Telemedicine Tools for Assessing Autism Risk in Toddlers

Laura L Corona  1   2   3 , Amy S Weitlauf  4   5 , Jeffrey Hine  4   5 , Anna Berman  4 , Alexandra Miceli  4 , Amy Nicholson  4   5   6 , Caitlin Stone  4   5 , Neill Broderick  4   5 , Sara Francis  4   5 , A Pablo Juárez  4   5   6   7 , Alison Vehorn  4 , Liliana Wagner  4   5 , Zachary Warren  4   5   6   7
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Parent Perceptions of Caregiver-Mediated Telemedicine Tools for Assessing Autism Risk in Toddlers

Laura L Corona et al. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Telemedicine tools have potential for increasing access to diagnostic services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Past work has utilized tele-assessment procedures in which remote psychologists observe administration of interactive screening instruments by trained, on-site providers. Although promising, this approach relies on two clinicians, limiting its efficiency and scalability. The present study examined the use, acceptability, and parents' perceptions of two caregiver-mediated tools for assessing ASD risk in toddlers, in which remote clinicians guided parents to complete interactive screening activities with their children. Most parents found tele-assessment to be comfortable, and many reported liking the parent-led nature of these tools. Parents also offered constructive feedback, which was used to modify the tele-assessment process for future study.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Diagnosis; Telemedicine; Young children.

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