The Effectiveness of Telehealth-Based Family-Centered Early Intervention

Launched by TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY SHUANG HO HOSPITAL · Sep 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a telehealth program can help young children who are receiving early intervention for developmental delays or sensory processing issues. The goal is to see if activities that involve both parents and children, done at home through video sessions, can improve children's ability to see and understand what they see, as well as their posture and movement skills. By using fun play-based activities over six weeks, the trial hopes to enhance children's learning and overall development.

To be eligible, children must be between 3 and 7 years old, currently receiving early treatment, and have caregivers who can support them in completing the home activities. It's important that they have a reliable internet connection for the program. Participants in the trial will be randomly placed in one of two groups: one will start the telehealth program right away, while the other will wait six weeks before starting. Before and after the program, children's progress will be measured through specific tests and feedback from caregivers. This study aims to provide valuable insights into how home-based therapy can benefit children who need extra support.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • (1) Children currently receiving early treatment; (2) Children with caregivers who need to establish a home treatment plan; (3) Children who can cooperate with the trial process and complete homework at home, and have completed at least 5/6 of the training; (4) There is an Internet connection;
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • (1) Children\'s medical records show a diagnosis of central nervous system injury (such as cerebral palsy, brain trauma, epilepsy, cortical blindness), rare disease diagnosis (such as William\'s disease, Down syndrome); (2) Children under 3 years old , 7 years old and above; (3) The caregiver cannot communicate in Chinese.