A scoping review of telehealth diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the reliability, validity, social validity, and feasibility of using telehealth to diagnose ASD is a critical public health issue. This paper examines evidence supporting the use of telehealth methods to diagnose ASD and outlines the necessary modifications and adaptations to support telehealth diagnosis.

Methods and procedures

Studies were identified by searching PubMed and PsychInfo electronic databases and references lists of relevant articles. Only peer reviewed articles published in English with a focus on using telehealth for the purposes of diagnosing ASD were included. Searches were conducted through June 3rd, 2021.

Outcomes and results

A total of 10 studies were identified as meeting inclusion criter

SUBMITTER: Stavropoulos KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8830614 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature