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Speech-Language Pathologists' Experiences on Telepractice in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in India-A
Niveditha P Rao1, Sebastian Padickaparambil2, Shivani Tiwari1
1Department of Speech and Hearing, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Speech-language pathologists in India find telepractice beneficial for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), highlighting the need for training and addressing technical challenges for effective service delivery.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Telehealth
- Pediatric care
Background:
- Telepractice is increasingly utilized for speech, language, and communication services.
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in India are adopting telepractice for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the experiences of SLPs using telepractice for children with ASD in India.
- To identify factors influencing telepractice adoption and effectiveness in this context.
Main Methods:
- In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 practicing SLPs in India.
- Inductive thematic analysis was employed to analyze the interview data.
Main Results:
- Key themes emerged regarding telepractice use, clinician-related factors, and child-related factors.
- Essential prerequisites include comprehensive training for clinicians and parents, and robust technical infrastructure.
Conclusions:
- SLPs perceive significant benefits of telepractice for children with ASD, offering suggestions for future implementation.
- Addressing challenges and extending findings to diverse settings are crucial for advancing telepractice in India.
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