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Tele-delivered caregiver coaching for autism in South Africa – A mixed-methods study of acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility

  • By

  • Marisa Viljoen

  • Zahrah Ismail Dawood

  • Noleen Seris

  • Nokuthula Shabalala

  • Minkateko Ndlovu

  • Petrus J de Vries

  • Lauren Franz

  • June 11, 2026

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    Tele-delivered caregiver coaching for autism can improve access to early interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

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    Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBI) are effective strategies for supporting child development in everyday activities.

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    The digital divide in low- and middle-income countries affects access to telehealth services, necessitating context-specific adaptations.

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    WhatsApp was utilized for communication and coaching sessions, highlighting its suitability for families with limited digital resources.

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    The study evaluated the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a tele-delivered intervention adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tele-delivered caregiver coaching for autism in South Africa – A mixed-methods study of acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility

  • by Marisa Viljoen, Zahrah Ismail Dawood, Noleen Seris, Nokuthula Shabalala, Minkateko Ndlovu, Petrus J de Vries, Lauren Franz

  • June 11, 2026

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