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The RISE Study

A NIMH-funded collaborative R01 examining the benefit of training early intervention providers to deliver a focused imitation intervention for toddlers at increased likelihood for developing ASD. We have recently finalized data collection and are currently in the data analysis phase.

Funded by: NIMH (R01) · Status: Data analysis

See our RISE Study Website

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PEACE4ImPACT

A collaborative study between Michigan State University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention System, evaluating the PEACE implementation toolkit and the level of support providers need to increase their use of caregiver coaching. We assess caregiver and child outcomes, as well as the toolkit’s cost-effectiveness, with the goal of improving long-term outcomes for families of young children with developmental delays.

Collaboration: Michigan State University & University of Pennsylvania
Contact: peace4impact@pennmedicine.upenn.edu · @peaceatpenn

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Understanding the process of parent engagement in parent-mediated intervention: A mixed-methods analysis of early intervention sessions

Examines how training Part C early intervention providers in caregiver-implemented Reciprocal Imitation Teaching (CI-RIT) affects parent engagement during and between sessions — combining quantitative observational coding with qualitative analysis of how providers help parents work through barriers to sustained engagement.