Measuring the validity of new virtual autism assessments

The sudden change from in- person assessments to telehealth delivered diagnosis provided much needed support to families during the pandemic, but the urgency of assessment meant there has been little time to determine the validity of these measures or get family feedback regarding these changes. Researchers at University of Washington and Emory will collaborate and combine their resources to examine these new assessment practices in both children and adults with ASD. The goal is to determine what changes should be continued and which need to be further improved, ultimately helping clinicians conduct ASD assessments virtually.