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Early Identification of ASD Through Telemedicine: Potential Value for Underserved Populations.

Early Identification of ASD Through Telemedicine: Potential Value for Underserved Populations.

Authors :
Weitlauf, Amy S.
Nicholson, Amy
Pasternak, Anna
Broderick, Neill
Hine, Jeffrey
Stainbrook, J. Alacia
Juárez, A. Pablo
Warren, Zachary
Source :
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders; Aug2018, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p2601-2610, 10p, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Increasing access to diagnostic services is crucial for identifying ASD in young children. We therefore evaluated a telemedicine assessment procedure. First, we compared telediagnostic accuracy to blinded gold-standard evaluations (n = 20). ASD cases identified via telemedicine were confirmed by in-person evaluation. However, 20% of children diagnosed with ASD in-person were not diagnosed via telemedicine. Second, we evaluated telediagnostic feasibility and acceptability in a rural catchment. Children (n = 45) and caregivers completed the telemedicine procedure and provided feedback. Families indicated high levels of satisfaction. Remote diagnostic clinicians diagnosed 62% of children with ASD, but did not feel capable of ruling-in or out ASD in 13% of cases. Findings support preliminary feasibility, accuracy, and clinical utility of telemedicine-based assessment of ASD for young children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01623257
Volume :
48
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130627165
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3524-y