Effectiveness and feasibility of remote intervention in children with autism spectrum disorders

In this study, researchers compared the efficacy, acceptability and feasibility of a creative movement intervention, delivered face-to-face or remotely, in 15 children with autism spectrum disorder. Children in both subgroups showed similar baseline performance and training-related improvements in motor skills, positive/interested affect, socially directed verbalization, interpersonal synchrony and dual/multi-limb coordination. Parents considered remote intervention feasible and acceptable, although they reported a greater effort to supervise and redirect their child's attention, compared with face-to-face intervention.