Examining the Efficacy of Project ImPACT for Toddlers
Principal Investigator(s): Sarah Rieth, Ph.D. San Diego State University, Sarah Dufek, Ph.D. UC Davis, Aubyn Stahmer, Ph.D. UC Davis, Scott Roesch, Ph.D. San Diego State University, Jeffrey Hoch, Ph.D. UC Davis
This Efficacy and Follow-up project tests the effects of Project ImPACT, a naturalistic development behavioral intervention (NDBI) for young children with autism and their families implemented within the public early intervention system. Project ImPACT for Toddlers was adapted by a community-academic collaborative to meet the needs of providers, families, and funding agencies and be feasible for community agencies. Through a randomized wait-list-control design, the effects of Project ImPACT will be examined on provider, parent, and child outcomes including provider and parent fidelity, parent responsiveness, and child social-communication and adaptive skills.
Funding Information: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Special Education Research, Efficacy and Follow-Up, R324A190076
Study time period: 2019 - 2024
Expanding the PUENTE Network to Meet Emerging Needs
Principal Investigator(s): Sarah Rieth, Ph.D. San Diego State University, Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D. UC San Diego, Brenda Bello-Vazquez, San Diego Regional Center
Close examination of administrative claims data for services to individuals with developmental disabilities idenitifed spending disparities for Latinx families compared to non-Latinx families. In consultation with stakeholders, a short-term parent-to-parent psychoeducation and empowerment intervention was established and delivered to families of adolescents. Program evaluation data indicated a need for ongoing support and connection in order to further support family engagementi n the service system. This projects provides ongoing group support for families who graduate from the PUENT psychoeducation program; and (2) provides access to individual components the PUENTE curriculum through multiple community facing avenues (e.g., promotoras presenting PUENTE content within existing community groups/events and holding SDRC office hours). Specifically, a PUENTE network will be co-designed with multiple stakeholders and then pilot tested to assess feasibility, reach, and acceptability.
Funding Information: California Department of Developmental Services, Service Access and Equity, 22-SDRC-01
Study time period: 2023 - 2024