TY - JOUR

T1 - The impact of a telehealth platform on ABA-based parent training targeting social communication in children with autism spectrum disorder

AU - Ferguson, Jenny

AU - Dounavi, Katerina

AU - Craig, Emma

PY - 2022/12

Y1 - 2022/12

N2 - Interventions based upon applied behaviour analysis (ABA) have been shown to be best practice for children with autism spectrum disorder. However, in many parts of the world there is a shortage of appropriately trained behaviour analysts. Telehealth is a potential solution to increasing access to ABA. Our study assessed the use of telehealth to provide parent training in naturalistic teaching strategies designed to increase child communication skills. Five parent child dyads took part in the training, utilising didactic training and synchronous coaching. Parents could be trained to a high level of fidelity and viewed the training favourably. Children showed variable gains in communication and improved positive affect. The project was cost effective in comparison with traditional training models.

AB - Interventions based upon applied behaviour analysis (ABA) have been shown to be best practice for children with autism spectrum disorder. However, in many parts of the world there is a shortage of appropriately trained behaviour analysts. Telehealth is a potential solution to increasing access to ABA. Our study assessed the use of telehealth to provide parent training in naturalistic teaching strategies designed to increase child communication skills. Five parent child dyads took part in the training, utilising didactic training and synchronous coaching. Parents could be trained to a high level of fidelity and viewed the training favourably. Children showed variable gains in communication and improved positive affect. The project was cost effective in comparison with traditional training models.

U2 - 10.1007/s10882-022-09839-8

DO - 10.1007/s10882-022-09839-8

M3 - Article

VL - 34

SP - 1089

EP - 1120

JO - Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

JF - Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

ER -