Innovative use of Telemedicine Technology

Autism detection and care

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Innovative Use: Autism Care

» Early detection and care ▪ A review of the diagnosis process for Autism▪ A review of one care path for Autism

» What if?▪ The question asked leading to innovative use of Telemedicine technology

» What is? ▪ Current usage profile and impact on care

» What else?▪ Breaking down barriers: future state technology exploration

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Children’s Specialized HospitalDr. Yvette Janvier – Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics

» Early detection requirements▪ Screening materials and activities to reveal autistic behaviors ▪ Direct interaction between the Dr. and PatientProblem: Access to Dr.’s and early detection has been an inhibitor to providing specific intensive interventions.

» What if?▪ Dr. Janvier could be in multiple places at one time? ▪ Patients could directly interact with Dr. Janvier without traveling?▪ What if Dr. Janvier could transition her travel time to time with patients?

» What is:▪ The Rubbermaid provides live Tele-visits with two-way video and data

transmission enable Dr. Janvier, using the help of parents and an examiner to administer a standardized test, to uncover autistic behaviors remotely.

» What else?

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Jacob’s LadderNeurodevelopmental School and Therapy Center

» School Purpose▪ Customized treatment plans autism or any other developmental delay ▪ Components: Pre-screening, 3 day evaluation, therapy plan, follow upProblem: Travel can be an inhibitor receiving the treatment plan initially; therapy is administered remotely and unmonitored leading to unwanted deviations in delivery methods and emotional isolation.

» What if?▪ The JL team could pre-screen patients and reduce the 3 day evaluation to 2

days? ▪ Parents and caregivers could directly interact with JL without traveling?▪ What if JL could observe children in their own environment without traveling?

» What is being explored:▪ The use of a Rubbermaid cart to provide live Tele-visits with two-way video

and data transmission to enable the JL team to speak with parents and observe children before they arrive at the school, as well as provide support and guidance after they receive their custom therapy plan.