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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.
- Source :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders; Aug2018, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p2601-2610, 10p, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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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