• The current study assessed quality of life (QoL) and social validity reported by caregivers of autistic children receiving applied behavior analysis (ABA) telehealth therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Overall, caregivers reported benefit across QoL and social validity items.
• The absence of barriers involving technology, childcare, and employment was associated with higher QoL and social validity scores.
• When providing telehealth therapy services, clinicians should work to remove barriers to ensure success.
Nohelty, K., Hahs, A. D., Rodriguez, K. A., Rue, H., Cameron, M. J., & Dixon, D. R. (2023). Assessing the social validity of telehealth-based applied behavior analysis services for autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 38(3), 590-610. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1938