Improving Caregiver Engagement in Early Interventions

ConditionAutism
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age12+
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis

About this trial

The goal of this study is to test the effectiveness of the FANS-EI program in supporting caregiver engagement in caregiver-mediated early interventions for young children with autism. This study also examines caregiver-perceived social support and self-efficacy and FANS-EI implementation outcomes (feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

currently providing early intervention services, including a caregiver-coaching component

having at least 1 child in the autism service classification on their caseload.

child is 12-60 months of age at the time of enrollment

child has a diagnosis or high likelihood of autism

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • FANS-EI
  • Early Intervention

Treatment groups

28 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of California, Davis

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator