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Video Abstract: Physician voices on ECHO Autism India - Evaluation of A Telementoring Model for Autism in a Low-Middle Income Country

Video Author: Koyeli Sengupta
Published on: 01.20.2022
Associated with: Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. ():, January 12, 2022

We assessed the relevance and effectiveness of a telementoring model ECHO Autism in increasing pediatricians' access to best-practice care for children with ASD in Low-Middle Income Countries. Sixty-two physicians across two cohorts (2019-20) participated in the mixed-methods study. We found that participants considered the practices inherent in the ECHO Autism model like reflective discussions, respectful mentoring, having a parent as "expert" as novel, yet beneficial. We also found that participation improved physicians' knowledge, self-efficacy and practice-behaviors in ASD diagnosis and management. We propose ECHO Autism using local ASD experts, as a feasible model for enhancing best-practise ASD care in LMICs.

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