An evaluation of an intercontinental telehealth training package on precision teaching and frequency-building to therapists delivering behavioural services

This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an intercontinental telehealth training package to train ABA professionals in applying PT and FB methodologies. Finally, the Main Study (Study 4) was implemented with modifications based on Study 3 findings. <br><br>Results of Study 1 suggested that both methodologies could be valuable when included in the education of this population, that PT was classified as 'Promising' evidence-based practice (EBP), and FB studies met the criterion of 'Established' EBP for teaching skills to autistic children.

Study 2 findings indicated that only 9 % of the respondents applied PT, and 35% applied frequency-building methodology in their working practice. Post-training data of Studies 3 and 4 showed an increase in the use of the approaches compared to baseline results. However, none of the ABA professionals performed all steps of the methodologies with 85 % procedural integrity.<br><br>Overall findings from this thesis suggest a need for telehealth interventions to be more than just a replication of in-person services, with recommendations for future research included. <br><br>