Feasibility of a videoconferencing-based parent-mediated intervention: a mixed-method pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents early communication and social challenges, necessitating timely and accessible intervention. Pre-school Autism Communication Therapy (PACT), a parent-mediated intervention, empowers parents to facilitate their child's development. However, accessibility issues often hinder families from accessing evidence-based intervention. This pilot study assessed the feasibility of videoconferencing-based PACT as a precursor for a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Methodology

A mixed-methods approach integrated quantitative retrospective measures and semi-structured interviews. Participants included children diagnosed with ASD who received PACT, and PACT-trained professionals with videoconferencing experience. Feasibility was asse

SUBMITTER: Geoffray MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753217 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature