APPLICATION OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN CHILDREN: A NARRATIVE

Oleg Khairetdinov1, Lusiena Rubakova2, Marina Pavlova3

  • 1Institute of Mental Health, University Reaviz, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Psychiatria Danubina
|September 22, 2025
PubMed

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Telemedicine tools for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children are increasingly available and effective. These remote diagnostic methods aid in early detection and intervention for ASD.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychiatry
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Telemedicine use in child psychiatric care surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Focus on remote diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in pediatric populations.
  • Review based on contemporary literature and expert experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the types, structure, and features of remote diagnostic tools for ASD in children.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on telemedicine applications in pediatric ASD diagnosis.
  • To evaluate the landscape of available remote diagnostic instruments.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive review of scientific studies.
  • Literature search from January 2013 to December 2024.
  • Analysis of studies from PubMed, Web of Science, and eLibrary databases.

Main Results:

  • Sufficient representation of remote screening, assessment scales, and diagnostic procedures for ASD globally.
  • Demonstrated high specificity and sensitivity of available telemedicine tools.
  • Evidence of diverse international adoption of remote ASD diagnostic methods.

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine diagnostic methods facilitate early detection of ASD in children.
  • Remote diagnosis can enhance the timeliness of medical and correctional interventions.
  • Integration of telemedicine into clinical practice improves access to ASD diagnostic services.
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