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. 2021 Sep;51(9):3063-3072.
doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04767-y. Epub 2020 Oct 30.

Use of the TELE-ASD-PEDS for Autism Evaluations in Response to COVID-19: Preliminary Outcomes and Clinician Acceptability

Liliana Wagner  1   2 , Laura L Corona  3   4 , Amy S Weitlauf  3   4 , Kathryn L Marsh  5 , Anna F Berman  3 , Neill A Broderick  3   4 , Sara Francis  3   4 , Jeffrey Hine  3   4 , Amy Nicholson  3   4   6 , Caitlin Stone  3   4 , Zachary Warren  3   4   6   7
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Use of the TELE-ASD-PEDS for Autism Evaluations in Response to COVID-19: Preliminary Outcomes and Clinician Acceptability

Liliana Wagner et al. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Sep.

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.

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

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Conflict of interest statement

Liliana Wagner, Laura Corona, Amy Weitlauf, Jeffrey Hine, Amy Nicholson, Caitlin Stone, and Zachary Warren are all co-authors of the TELE-ASD-PEDS. They do not receive compensation for the use of this instrument.

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