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A Telehealth Delivered Toilet Training Intervention for Children with Autism
Lauren M Little1, Anna Wallisch2, Winnie Dunn3
1Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
Background:
Independence in toileting is a vital skill, yet toilet-training interventions for children with autism are limited.
Objectives:
We investigated the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a hybrid telehealth intervention that used synchronous individualized coaching sessions and asynchronous online educational materials to support parents in toilet training their children with autism.
Method:
Participants included 34 families of children with autism ages 2 to 8 years. Measures were administered at pre- and postintervention (10-12 weeks) and included the Toileting Behavior Questionnaire, Goal Attainment Scaling, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.
Results:
Twenty-five families completed all intervention procedures. Parents found the intervention highly acceptable and reported significant improvements in child toileting behaviors; however, families accessed the asynchronous intervention materials at a low rate.
Conclusion:
A parent coaching model delivered through telehealth may be a promising method to increase toileting independence among families of young children with autism.
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