"Going Mobile"-increasing the reach of parent-mediated intervention for toddlers with ASD via group-based and virtual delivery.

ABSTRACT: Evidence supports early intervention for toddlers with ASD, but barriers to access remain, including system costs, workforce constraints, and a range of family socio-demographic factors. An urgent need exists for innovative models that maximize resource efficiency and promote widespread timely access. We examined uptake and outcomes from 82 families participating in a parent-mediated intervention comprising group-based learning and individual coaching, delivered either in-person (n = 45) or virtually (n = 37). Parents from diverse linguistic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds gained intervention skills and toddlers evidenced significant social-communication gains. Few differences emerged across socio-demographic factors or delivery conditions. Findings highlight the feasibility, acceptab

SUBMITTER: Brian J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9128315 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature