ERIC Number: EJ1152542
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Publication Date: 2017-Sep
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Evaluating the Feasibility of a Play-Based Telehealth Intervention Program for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Dimitropoulos, Anastasia; Zyga, Olena; Russ, Sandra
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v47 n9 p2814-2825 Sep 2017
Here we report the feasibility and acceptability of telehealth for direct intervention in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Children with PWS have social-cognitive challenges that are similar to children with ASD. However, developing behavioral interventions for individuals with PWS is faced with the significant challenge of enrolling enough participants for local studies where multiple visits per week are indicated for effective intervention. This study delivered a 6-week play-based intervention via telehealth "directly" to eight children with PWS (6-12 years). Participants completed the program with minimal behavioral or technological difficulty (#sessions M = 11.875/12). Behavioral Intervention Rating Scale results indicate good acceptability (M = 5.54/6.00). These findings support using telehealth in rare disorders and delivering intervention directly to children with developmental delays through this modality.
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intervention, Telecommunications, Behavior Problems, Play, Children, Preadolescents, Rating Scales, Program Effectiveness, Developmental Delays, Access to Health Care
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Language: English
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