Research Platform
Issue Date: July 2018
Published Online: November 01, 2018
Updated: April 30, 2020
Telehealth for Families of Children With Autism: Acceptability and Cost Comparison of Occupational Performance Coaching
Anna Wallisch, MOT, OTR/L; Ellen Pope, OTD, OTR/L; Lauren Little, PhD, OTR; Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Author Affiliations
  • Juniper Gardens Children’s Project
  • Dunn & Pope Strengths-Based Coaching
  • Rush University
  • University of Missouri
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Early Intervention / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Professional Issues / Prevention and Intervention
Research Platform   |   November 01, 2018
Telehealth for Families of Children With Autism: Acceptability and Cost Comparison of Occupational Performance Coaching
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211515277. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP301A
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211515277. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP301A
Abstract

Date Presented 4/21/2018

Occupational therapy delivered via telehealth is an innovative service delivery model. Our study indicates telehealth was highly acceptable to families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Telehealth resulted in cost savings for both therapists and families compared with traditional service delivery models.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Wallisch

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ellen Pope, Lauren Little, Winnie Dunn