Parental experiences using the Therapy Outcomes by You (TOBY) application to deliver early intervention to their child with autismShow others and affiliations
2019 (English)In: Developmental Neurorehabilitation, ISSN 1751-8423, E-ISSN 1751-8431, Vol. 22, no 4, p. 219-227Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
PURPOSEAs computer-based interventions become commonplace for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, this study sought to understand the experience of using a parent-delivered supplementary early intervention therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder grounded in a variety of behavioral, sensory, developmental, and relationship-based approaches and delivered via a tablet device.
METHODSParental experiences using the 'Therapy Outcomes by You' (TOBY) application were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 parents.
RESULTSParents reported TOBY facilitated parent-child engagement, provided ideas for therapeutic activities, created feelings of empowerment, and positively impacted their child's development. Barriers to use included preparation time, execution of the intervention, and individual strengths and weaknesses of their child.
CONCLUSIONThe overall parental experience of TOBY was positive when use of the application aligned with parental proficiency, opportunities for use, and importantly, the needs of the child.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Informa Healthcare, 2019. Vol. 22, no 4, p. 219-227
Keywords [en]
App; iPad; intervention; technology; treatment
National Category
Occupational Therapy
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-38909DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2018.1440259ISI: 000463811300001PubMedID: 29485349Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85042914082Local ID: ;HHJCHILDIS,HLKCHILDISOAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-38909DiVA, id: diva2:1185343
2018-02-232018-02-232023-05-08Bibliographically approved