Healthcare

Healthcare: Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Telehealth

4.42/5.00

4.5

D

4.4

U

4.6

B

4.2

E

The Problem

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.

Type

Pediatric Healthcare Provider

Industry

Healthcare

Size

Medium

Region

Massachusetts, United States

Users

200+

The Analysis

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.

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

The Solution

Discovery

4 weeks

Development

14 weeks

Integration

6 weeks

Deployment

3 weeks

The Results

Key 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

Key Learnings

01

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

02

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

03

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

About DUBEScore™

DDelivery

On-time, on-budget execution. Measures project management quality, milestone adherence, and resource efficiency.

UUtility

Real-world usefulness. Evaluates how well the solution solves the stated problem and meets user needs.

BBusiness Impact

Measurable ROI and value creation. Tracks revenue impact, cost savings, and strategic outcomes.

EEndurance

Long-term sustainability. Assesses maintainability, scalability, and system resilience over time.

Scale: 1.0–5.05.0 = Exceptional4.0 = Strong3.0 = Meets expectations