Telehealth as a Model for Providing Behaviour Analytic Interventions to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Jenny Ferguson; Emma A. Craig; Katerina Dounavi

doi:10.1007/s10803-018-3724-5

Telehealth as a Model for Providing Behaviour Analytic Interventions to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Jenny Ferguson, Emma A. Craig, Katerina Dounavi^*

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Interventions based on Applied Behaviour Analysis are considered Evidence Based Practice for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Due to the shortage of highly qualified professionals required for their delivery, innovative models should be explored, such as telehealth. Telehealth utilises technology for remote training and supervision. The purpose of our study was to systematically review the literature researching telehealth and ABA. We analysed intervention characteristics, outcomes and research quality in 28 studies and identified gaps. Intervention characteristics were: (1) research design (2) participants (3) technology (4) dependent variables (5) aims. Outcomes were favourable with all studies reporting improvements in at least one variable. Quality ratings were significantly low. Implications for future research and practice are discussed in light of identified methodological downfalls.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	582-616
Number of pages	25
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	49
Issue number	2
Early online date	28 Aug 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3724-5
Publication status	Published - Feb 2019

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applied behaviour analysis
telehealth
autism spectrum disorder

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Examining the effectiveness of behaviour analytic interventions delivered via telehealth in training professionals working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Craig, E. (Author), Dounavi, K. (Supervisor), Storey, C. (Supervisor) & Booth, N. (Supervisor), Jul 2021
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Examining the effectiveness of telehealth as a model of training parents of children with ASD in behaviour analytic interventions
Ferguson, J. (Author), Dounavi, A. (Supervisor) & Storey, C. (Supervisor), Dec 2022
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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