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Healthcare: Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Telehealth

1. Problem

1a. Statement

Neurodivergent children in rural areas face 12-18 month wait times for developmental screenings and specialist evaluations, with families traveling 100+ miles for appointments. A pediatric healthcare provider serving underserved communities needed a telehealth platform with AI-powered screening tools that could identify developmental concerns earlier, connect families with remote specialists, and coordinate care across schools, therapists, and primary care providers while meeting the unique needs of children with autism, ADHD, and learning differences.

1b. Client Profile
TypePediatric Healthcare Provider
IndustryHealthcare
SizeMedium
RegionMassachusetts, United States
Users200+
1c. Motivation
Children
12-18 month waits delaying early intervention
Parents
Traveling 100+ miles for specialist appointments
Pediatricians
Limited screening tools for developmental concerns
Specialists
Overwhelmed waitlists in underserved regions
Schools
No coordination with medical providers on IEPs
Therapists
Fragmented care plans across providers

2. Analysis

2a. Requirements

The platform required AI-powered developmental screening using validated instruments adapted for remote administration. Parent-reported and clinician-administered assessments covered autism spectrum indicators, attention and executive function, language development, and sensory processing. Screening algorithms flagged children requiring specialist evaluation while reducing false positives that waste scarce specialist time. Telehealth video integration with pediatric-friendly interfaces accommodated children who struggle with traditional clinical settings. Care coordination tools connected families, schools, therapists, and medical providers with shared care plans. The system needed to support offline assessments for families with limited internet access in rural areas.

2b. Constraints
Compliance:HIPAA, FERPA for school coordination, and state telehealth regulations
Accessibility:Interface accommodations for neurodivergent children and families
Validation:Screening tools must align with AAP and CDC guidelines
Connectivity:Offline-first for rural areas with limited broadband
Integration:EHR, school systems, and therapy provider platforms
Sensitivity:Age-appropriate, non-clinical language for families

3. Solution

3a. Architecture
3b. Implementation
Discovery
4 weeks
Development
14 weeks
Integration
6 weeks
Deployment
3 weeks

4. Result

4a. DUBEScore™
4.4/5
D - Delivery4.5
U - Utility4.4
B - Business4.6
E - Endurance4.2
4b. Outcomes
Screening to evaluation time< 6 weeks
Travel distance eliminated85%
Children screened3,500+
Specialist capacity utilization+65%
Care plan coordination rate78%
Family satisfaction4.7/5
4c. Learnings
1

Interface design for neurodivergent children required extensive user testing. Partner with occupational therapists early.

2

School system integration was more complex than EHR. FERPA requirements needed dedicated legal review.

3

Offline sync for rural families was essential. 30% of screenings completed without consistent internet.

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