Guardians of people with autism are often facing a problem, especially when their children encounter behavioral issues. However, consulting a doctor comes easy nowadays, as a research made by the University of Iowa found telemedicine can help parents to address this matter.
Telemedicine For Children With Autism
According to UPI, researchers learned that video chat with doctors can also guide the guardians of the children with autism about their behavioral problems, especially in hard to reach areas. Parents of children with autism need a helping hand when their children with autism suddenly change moods.
Hence, the connection of doctors over the Internet with parents will be a big help for the latter in situations like this. Telemedicine brings convenience for families involving children with autism to keep tabs on the kids without having to make a visit to the clinic.
With the use of computers, smartphones and tablets, telemedicine allow doctors to see children with autism in the comfort of their own home. This, too, can be a big help to the children with autism's treatment as the physician will personally understand their situations.
Telemedicine Is Cost-Effective
Telemedicine is also cost-effective as it's going to save a lot of money, compared to the usual hospital visits of children with autism. From almost $6,000 per child, expenses can be cut down to $2,100 with the use of Telemedicine.
It can give parents bigger savings from other concerns like transportation and time, which are huge factors when it comes to making normal hospital visits, News Medical noted. Telemedicine is set to connect the children with autism, their families and doctors through online communication.
Children with Autism
"A lot of kids who are on the autism spectrum have significant problems with behavior," Scott Lindgren, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and lead author of the study, said, as per Examiner. "These kids may have trouble following directions, or have problems when there are changes in their schedule or routine."
"They also don't always have good enough communication skills to be able to explain to someone why they're getting upset or having a meltdown," Lindgren added. Parents, too, have their own struggles and with the availability of telemedicine, things will be easier for them.
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