Telehealth to train interventionists teaching functional living skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. Issue 2 (8th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: A. Craig, Emma; Dounavi, Katerina; Ferguson, Jenny
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 54:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 511
• Page End: 529
• Publication Date: 2021-04-08
• Subjects: applied behavior analysis -- autism spectrum disorder -- functional living skills -- professionals -- telehealth; Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

Abstract : The number of Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®s) available outside of the United States is significantly lower than the number of individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requiring services. Research on alternative delivery platforms, such as telehealth, to disseminate interventions to those in need is of paramount importance. The current study evaluated the effectiveness of training professionals working with individuals with ASD in behavior‐analytic procedures through telehealth. Four professional–child dyads took part. Data were collected on the professionals' treatment fidelity and number of independent steps performed by the children for 3 functional daily living skills. The study employed a multiple probe design across participants and included a cost analysis. All 4 professionals met the mastery criterion and all 4 children demonstrated increases in independence.