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ERIC Number: EJ1341259
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Apr
Pages: 15
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ISSN: EISSN-2381-473X
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Iterative Development of Caregiver-Implemented Behavioral Intervention via Telehealth: A Focus on Feasibility
Neely, Leslie C.; Carnett, Amarie; Hansen, Sarah; Courtney, Meghan; Cantrell, Katherine
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, v7 n2 p295-309 Apr 2022
Purpose: Applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions are considered an evidence-based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, behavior analytic professionals quickly pivoted ABA therapy to the telehealth modality to ensure continuity of services. In particular, this modality has been reported to be particularly effective for caregiver training. As the world transitions from the pandemic, sustainability of the telehealth modality is now in question, with consumer perceptions regarding the feasibility of telehealth identified as crucial to long-term adoption. Method: The article presents two studies conducted over 2 years within a larger host study. Therefore, the goal of the current study was to develop an acceptable and feasible telehealth model by focusing on three aspects of behavioral intervention via telehealth: (a) usability and feasibility of the program as rated by caregivers and coaches, (b) effect of the program on caregiver stress, and (c) choice of telehealth dosage. Results: Results from Study 1 indicate the telehealth modality was usable and feasible for the caregivers and trainers but that they had difficulty scheduling sessions into their daily schedule. Results from Study 1 also suggest that caregiver-led intervention via telehealth led to increased caregiver sense of competency including increased sense of efficacy and satisfaction. Results from Study 2 indicate that caregivers prefer limited or focused services via telehealth as compared to more comprehensive services. Conclusion: Overall, these findings confirm previous research identifying the telehealth modality as feasible but highlight the need to account for impact of the dosage on caregivers.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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