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Clinician Perspectives on Telehealth Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Kryszak, Elizabeth M; Albright, Charles M; Fell, Lucy A; Butter, Eric M; Kuhlthau, Karen A.
  • Kryszak EM; Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA. Elizabeth.kryszak@nationwidechildrens.org.
  • Albright CM; Department of Pediatrics and Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. Elizabeth.kryszak@nationwidechildrens.org.
  • Fell LA; Child Development Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 187 W. Schrock Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, USA. Elizabeth.kryszak@nationwidechildrens.org.
  • Butter EM; Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
  • Kuhlthau KA; Department of Pediatrics and Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
J Autism Dev Disord ; 52(12): 5083-5098, 2022 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1661713
ABSTRACT
This study examined clinician insights into telehealth assessment services for autism spectrum disorder implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. 35 clinicians from multiple disciplines across 17 sites in the Autism Care Network were interviewed. Themes identified through qualitative analyses included factors related to confidence in diagnosis (impressions of in-home observation; child and family factors that affected diagnostic confidence; changes in rapport); patient and family factors related to telehealth (perceived family benefits of and barriers to telehealth; factors related to healthcare disparities; factors specific to non-native English speakers); and institutional and workplace factors related to transitioning to telehealth (institutional support; changes to efficacy, attendance, and work satisfaction). Results suggest that telehealth has potential to be an effective tool in autism assessment practice.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Autistic Disorder / Telemedicine / Autism Spectrum Disorder / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Autism Dev Disord Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10803-022-05435-z

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Autistic Disorder / Telemedicine / Autism Spectrum Disorder / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Autism Dev Disord Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10803-022-05435-z