Anjali Barretto, David P. Wacker, Jay Harding, John Lee, & Wendy K. Berg. (2006)
Using telemedicine to conduct behavioral assessments.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
39, 333-340.
We describe the use of telemedicine by the Biobehavioral Service at the
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to conduct brief functional
analyses for children with developmental and behavioral disorders who
live in rural areas of Iowa. Instead of being served at our outpatient
facility, participants received initial behavioral assessments in their
local schools or social service agencies via videoconference. Case descriptions
for 2 participants whose evaluations were conducted via telemedicine, and a
brief summary of all outpatient assessments conducted over a 4-year period by
the Biobehavioral Service, are provided. This report extends previous
applications of functional analysis procedures by examining brief behavioral
assessments conducted via telemedicine.
DESCRIPTORS: brief functional analysis, severe problem behavior, telemedicine