Consent for Preschool Telehealth Services

I understand that telehealth (tele-therapy or tele-evaluation) involves the use of electronic information and communication technologies by a health care provider to deliver services to an individual when he/she is located at a different site than the provider; and hereby consent to receiving educational services or evaluations to my/ child via telehealth over secure video conferencing platform.

I understand that the laws that protect privacy and the confidentiality of my/child medical information also apply to telehealth.

I understand that while telehealth treatment has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of disorders, there is no guarantee that all treatment of all clients will be effective.

I understand that there are potential risks involving technology, including but not limited to: Internet interruptions, and technical difficulties. I understand that technical difficulties with hardware, software, and internet connection may result in service interruption and that the health care provider is not responsible for any technical problems and does not guarantee that services will be available or work as expected.

I understand that I am responsible for information security on my computer and in my own physical location. I understand that I am responsible for creating and maintaining my use name and password and not share these with another person. I understand that I am responsible to ensure privacy ay my own location by being in a private location so other individuals cannot hear my conversation.

I understand that my telehealth provider or I can discontinue the telehealth services if it is felt that this type of service delivery does not benefit my/child's needs.

I have read and understand the information provided above regarding telehealth, and have discussed it with my provider all of my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I hereby give my informed consent for the use of telehealth in my/my child’s educational services including therapy and/or evalautions.