Zhang JJ, Wang EN. Enhancing autism care through remote support: A family-centered approach.
World J Psychiatry 2025;
15:102645. [DOI:
10.5498/wjp.v15.i4.102645]
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Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses significant challenges for families, with limited access to specialized care being a critical concern. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote support, highlighting its potential to enhance family-centered care for children with ASD. In this editorial, we comment on the article by Lu et al, emphasizing the effectiveness of integrating remote support courses with traditional caregiver-mediated interventions. We further explore the benefits of remote support in delivering family-centered care, summarize the essential components of effective family-centered remote support, outline key considerations for implementation, and discuss potential future research directions. We conclude that family-centered remote support has the potential to significantly improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals with ASD and their families.
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