Technology-Based Interventions for Children with Neurological Conditions
Abstract This chapter examines the development and evolution of telerehabilitation efforts to address the common behavioral comorbidities of neurological conditions affecting children. It considers interventions across the developmental span of early childhood through adolescence, contrasting the evidence and utility of decontextualized telerehabilitation approaches such as drill-based cognitive training versus family-centered treatments that emphasize environmental supports and effective communication. Particular emphasis is given to online family problem-solving/Teen Online Problem-Solving (TOPS) for adolescents and I-InTERACT/InTERACT-North for younger children with emotional dysregulation and behavioral challenges associated with a range of neurological conditions. This chapter reviews intervention acceptability from the perspective of patients, families and clinicians, accessibility and efficacy, and transdiagnostic applications. It also highlights the value of integrating online programs into neuropsychology training programs from the perspectives of multiple stakeholders and explores multinational trials and implementation. Finally, it explores future directions, including the use of artificial intelligence and online, pediatric neurorehabilitation.