ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2018
Telehealth Services for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rural Areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Overview and Recommendations.
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- Exploring factors influencing health empowerment in Saudi Arabia: bridging the gap for equitable health utilization.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Perceived ease of use of telehealth services and associated factors in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention for Autistic Children: A Telehealth Adaptation.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association · 2024Article
- Factors Influencing Telehealth Adoption in Managing Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Review
- The experiences of speech-language therapists providing telerehabilitation services to children with autism spectrum disorder.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings · 2022Article
- Exploring telehealth during COVID for assessing autism spectrum disorder in a diverse sample.Psychology in the schools · 2022Article
- Expectations and Concerns about the Use of Telemedicine for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Parents and Healthcare Professionals.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Case Report: ASI intervention on a child with autism in Saudi Arabia.F1000Research · 2022Article
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- Culture-Specific Observations in a Saudi Arabian Digital Home Health Care Program: Focus Group Discussions With Patients and Their Caregivers.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Families With Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders During COVID-19: A Scoping Review.Journal of pediatric psychology · 2021Article
- Use of telehealth for facilitating the diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A scoping review.PloS one · 2020Article
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Abstract
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are the most-prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. However, each child diagnosed with ASD presents with a unique range of behavioral and communication problems and issues with social skills. Many studies have highlighted the importance of early interventions for children with ASD to improve their skills and provide their families with the necessary support. However, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the earliest that a child with ASD in the major cities receives an intervention is at the age of 4 years, owing to limited services and a lack of awareness of the importance and benefits of early interventions. Families who live in rural areas of KSA arguably have a greater need for these services, as they have to travel to cities such as Riyadh for help. The use of telehealth services may be effective for ASD intervention among children living in rural areas, since such services use technology to provide consultations, interventions, diagnosis, training, and education. Research indicates that telehealth services are as valuable as traditional face-to-face treatment, allow families to obtain support from their homes, and help them improve their quality of life. This review will discuss the application of telehealth services to support families in rural areas of KSA who are dealing with issues of ASD, considering the cultural and religious contexts. In addition, it will examine ways in which technology can be employed to suit KSA's culture and needs.
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