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- Title
Adaptive innovations to provide services to children with developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Authors
Eapen, Valsamma; Hiscock, Harriet; Williams, Katrina
- Abstract
Children with developmental disabilities are experiencing significant challenges to service access due to suspension of in-person assessments during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is rapidly becoming the new service delivery model, which presents a unique opportunity for innovation in care that could be beneficial in the post-pandemic period. For example, using a combination of in-home video and telehealth options could form the first step in developmental assessment, allowing children to receive the necessary supports without delay. Recent telehealth funding is welcome but additional Medicare items for joint consultations including general practitioners (GPs), and paediatric, mental health and allied health professionals is critical.
- Subjects
CHILDREN with developmental disabilities; SERVICES for children with disabilities; COVID-19 pandemic; ALLIED health personnel; TELEMEDICINE; DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities
- Publication
Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 2021, Vol 57, Issue 1, p9
- ISSN
1034-4810
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/jpc.15224