Challenges to Telehealth: What Was Learned from Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are a vulnerable population diagnosed as having an impairment of the central nervous system caused by genetic, metabolic, toxic or traumatic factors. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic children with NDD benefitted from the swift transition to telehealth. Most found telehealth favorable but some encountered challenges with accessibility and technology. Racial disparity was found with accessibility challenges by marginalized groups within this already vulnerable population. Telehealth use should continue to be utilized by children with NDD but clinicians should be aware of how to address challenges.