GoTo Telemed, the nation's leading integrated telehealth ecosystem serving over 10 million patients nationwide, today announced the launch of its dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program, a virtual care service designed to provide structured remote behavioral assessment, evidence-based parent training, and coordinated family navigation. Delivered by developmental-behavioral pediatricians, child psychologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and family navigators, this program brings expert autism care directly to families nationwide.

Autism spectrum disorder affects approximately 1 in 31 (3.2%) children in the United States. Despite increased awareness, families in rural and underserved communities face wait times exceeding 12–18 months for diagnostic evaluation and limited access to behavioral specialists. GoTo Telemed’s program eliminates these barriers through a structured, remote care pathway.

Structured Remote Behavioral Assessment

The program implements a multi-stage remote assessment protocol aligned with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines:

Digital Screening: Validated tools (M-CHAT-R/F, ASQ-3) completed through GoTo Telemed’s secure patient portal

Virtual Diagnostic Evaluation: Video consultations with clinicians observing child behavior in the natural home environment, assessing communication, social interaction, play, and restricted/repetitive behaviors

Comprehensive Reporting: Families receive detailed diagnostic reports with personalized recommendations for intervention and educational support

Evidence-Based Parent Training and Behavioral Support

Parent-mediated interventions are a cornerstone of early autism care. The program delivers:

Parent-Implemented Intervention Training: Virtual coaching for caregivers to support communication, social engagement, and daily living skills

BCBA-Led Behavioral Support: Remote functional behavior assessment and development of positive behavior support plans

Social Skills Training: Virtual group and individual sessions for children and adolescents to build social communication and peer interaction skills

Resource Coordination and Family Navigation

Navigating the complex landscape of autism services—including early intervention, school-based IEPs, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and community support—is overwhelming for many families. GoTo Telemed’s family navigators provide:

Care Coordination: Warm handoffs to school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists within GoTo Telemed’s network

Educational Advocacy: Guidance on IEP development, 504 plans, and school-based accommodations

Community Resource Connection: Referrals to local support groups, respite care, and state disability services

Evidence-Based Telehealth Protocols

The program is grounded in peer-reviewed research demonstrating the effectiveness of telehealth for autism assessment and intervention:

Telehealth-based diagnostic evaluations show strong agreement with in-person assessments for children aged 18–48 months

Parent-mediated telehealth interventions produce significant improvements in child communication and social engagement

Remote BCLA coaching reduces challenging behaviors and improves family quality of life

Integration Within GoTo Telemed’s Comprehensive Pediatric Ecosystem

The ASD Program operates as a fully integrated component of GoTo Telemed’s unified telehealth platform:

Unified Health Record: All assessments, intervention plans, and progress notes are consolidated in the child’s lifetime electronic health record

Seamless Care Coordination: Warm handoffs to developmental pediatrics, neurology, genetics, and behavioral health specialists when indicated

Parent Portal Access: Families access educational resources, appointment scheduling, and secure messaging through GoTo Telemed’s patient portal

School Collaboration: Secure communication with school-based teams to support IEP implementation

Availability

GoTo Telemed’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Program is available immediately to families nationwide through the GoTo Telemed platform. Children may be referred by their pediatrician, primary care provider, or early intervention program, or enrolled directly by parents.

Developmental-behavioral pediatricians, child psychologists, BCBAs, and speech-language pathologists interested in joining GoTo Telemed’s provider network are invited to apply through the company’s credentialing portal.

Media Contact:
GoTo Telemed Media Relations
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https://gototelemed.com/