Reviewing of Telehealth (Distance) Coaching Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder

The aim of this study is to examine and to present systematically the coaching practices studies conducted for children, their families or specialists in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In order to achieve this aim, experimental or quasi-experimental studies on telehealth (distance) coaching practices published in a peer-reviewed journal between the years 2010-2018 were reviewed over the literature. According to the criteria determined, 18 studies were presented in the type of "narrative review". Investigations were examined in terms of participant characteristics, research model, targeted skill area, independent variable, a technology used, implementation process, validity-reliability, follow-up-generalization, and results. The results show that telehealth coaching practices have an impact on targeted skills. Coaching practices carried out in in-situ have limitations such as cost, transportation and the inability of time to be flexible. Based on the results of the research, telehealth coaching practices can be a solution to overcome these limitations. In addition, it will be possible for families or professionals living in rural areas to access special education services through distance coaching practices.