Optimizing Outcomes Through Sequencing Parent-Mediated Interventions for Young Children With Autism
The overarching goal of the proposed study is to: (a) determine how best to sequence two parent-mediated interventions: a social communication intervention (Project ImPACT, Improving Parents as Communication Teachers) and a disruptive behavior intervention (Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior) and (b) examine moderators and mediators of intervention outcomes.
• Child is between 18 and 48 months old
• Child scores above the research cutoff for ASD on the TELE-ASD-PEDS
• Child has no other known diagnosis or disability at study entry
• Child has normal vision
• Child is exposed to English at least 50% of the time
• Child has a caregiver willing to learn the intervention strategies
• Caregiver wants help supporting their child's social communication and behavior regulation
• Caregiver understands conversational English well enough to participate in caregiver instruction