Abstract

This study aimed to compare the effects of remote parent training for parents of autistic children in Peru, ages 2-4 years old. Using the Spanish version of the digital program called “Help is in Your Hands” (Rogers & Stahmer, 2026; 3C Institute, 2026), three mothers were trained on how to support their child's ability to participate in joint attention and mand. Autism is a condition in which children present with challenges in engaging with others, such as sharing joint attention and using mands. Several evidence-based trainings target these difficulties. However, accessing these trainings can be expensive and time-consuming. In less-developed countries, accessing trainings or interventions is just one of the many problems parents face because, among other reasons, there is a gap between receiving an autism diagnosis and receiving specialized intervention. Therefore, intervening through remote models like “Help is in Your Hands” allows parents to narrow the gap and access intervention. The study used a nonoccurrence multiple baseline across participants. The research team found that training paired with feedback predicted better results. They also found that parent background plays a significant role in their autistic children's outcome.

Degree

MS

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David O. McKay School of Education; Counseling Psychology and Special Education

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Date Submitted

2026-04-20

Document Type

Thesis

Keywords

applied behavior analysis, autism, joint attention, mands, telehealth, feedback

Language

english

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