ERIC Number: EJ1173373
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Apr
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Feasibility of Parent Training via Telehealth for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: A Demonstration Pilot
Bearss, Karen; Burrell, T. Lindsey; Challa, Saankari A.; Postorino, Valentina; Gillespie, Scott E.; Crooks, Courtney; Scahill, Lawrence
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v48 n4 p1020-1030 Apr 2018
Telehealth is a potential solution to limited access to specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in rural areas. We conducted a feasibility trial of parent training with children ages 3-8 with ASD and disruptive behavior from rural communities. Fourteen children (mean age 5.8 ± 1.7) from four telehealth sites enrolled. Thirteen families (92.9%) completed treatment, with 91.6% of core sessions attended. Therapists attained 98% fidelity to the manual and 93% of expected outcome measures were collected at week 24. Eleven of 14 (78.6%) participants were rated as much/very much improved. Parent training via telehealth was acceptable to parents and treatment could be delivered reliably by therapists. Preliminary efficacy findings suggests further study is justified.
Descriptors: Parents, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Rural Areas, Young Children, Parent Education, Outcome Measures, Feasibility Studies, Pilot Projects, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Access to Health Care, Telecommunications, Health Services, Allied Health Personnel, Outcomes of Treatment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH); National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: MH081148; UL1TR000454