From crisis to opportunity: integrating insights from COVID-19 into the autism research

The pandemic COVID-19 pandemic has presented substantial obstacles to families around the world. Several countries have implemented preventative measures, leading notable disturbance in daily routine. Telehealth promotes the relationship between patients and doctors while alleviating pressure on healthcare systems. Technology-mediated care, including real-time video calls, health monitoring via medical devices, email, audio and instant messaging, virtually connects doctors with patients or caregivers, eliminating the need for physical proximity. This strategy has also been employed to provide assistance to ASD families.