The Feasibility of Virtual Home Visits to Provide Early Intervention: A Pilot Study
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Infants and Young Children
Volume
22
Issue
4
Publication Date
2009
First Page
232
Last Page
240
Abstract
Although videoconferencing has been used to deliver distance education, tutoring for children, and telemedicine observations, there is limited information on the efficacy of its use in delivering part C early intervention services. Four families receiving early intervention services in a rural program participated in a pilot study to test the feasibility of receiving intervention services over the Internet with a 2-way audio and video system. Satisfaction with this method of delivering services in a child's natural environment is reported from parents and early interventionists. Implications for early intervention programs are reported in savings in travel time and mileage costs.
Recommended Citation
Kelso, G., Fiechtl, B., Olsen, S., & Rule, S. (2009). The Feasibility of virtual home visits to provide early intervention: A Pilot study. Infants and Young Children, 22(4), 232-240.
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