Parent Implementation of DTT Following Telehealth Instruction

Gauert et al. (2022) taught parents to run discrete trial training through Zoom.

They used a multiple-baseline design across families. All kids had autism.

Coaching was 100% remote—no one entered the homes.

Every parent hit high-fidelity DTT scores after the online course.

Kids learned new skills during parent-run trials.

The results say telehealth parent training works without in-person help.

Llanes et al. (2020) got the same good news with PRT delivered online. Their toddlers also gained social skills, showing the effect is not tied to one procedure.

Fischbacher et al. (2024) used only canned videos to teach parents AAC strategies. They still saw gains, proving even asynchronous modules can work.

Capio et al. (2013) did similar parent coaching, but in person. Gauert et al. match their high fidelity while removing travel, so the new study updates the older model.

Perry et al. (2024) reviewed 22 Turkish parent studies and found most skipped maintenance probes. Gauert et al. fill that gap by showing skills last without ongoing home visits.

You can train parents across time zones, bad weather, or rural areas. No mileage costs, no exposure risks. Start with a brief Zoom intake, share a short DTT video, then coach live while the parent runs three trials. Record fidelity with a simple checklist. If they score 90% for two sessions, fade to weekly check-ins. Telehealth keeps caseloads moving when face-to-face isn’t possible.