Presenter(s)

• Mackenzie Norman, Graduate Student, Michigan State University
• Sydney Nelson
• Nicholas Ramazon
• Kristin Rispoli, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals to creatively address new and pre-existing child social-emotional and behavioral concerns. This study suggests a teleconsultation service may be useful and accessible for caregivers. While COVID-19 related stress likely played a role in attrition and losing contact with caregivers, future research should consider how to mitigate these factors. Nevertheless, this study suggests that school psychologists are well equipped to provide teleconsultation services to caregivers in order to promote family, school, and community collaboration.