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Telehealth Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder Communities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States to be 2.7%.1 Importantly, diagnosis at age 4+ is considered delayed, as patients with ASD can be diagnosed and receive treatment as early as 2 years of age. Delays in diagnosis can be partially explained by factors such as a lack of trained specialists and long waitlists to see existing specialists, especially in rural or under-resourced areas. Early interventions for ASD are considered best practice, so delays in diagnosis are consequential. To reduce this gap in developmental screening, telehealth has been explored as a potential delivery method for diagnostic services that could increase access for at-risk communities.

Source: JAACAP Connect

DOI: 10.62414/001c.129957

Authors: Sammi Wong, Jaclyn D. Chua

Institutions: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4407765386