Despite strong consensus that early, specialized intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have a dramatic impact on outcomes, the public health system's capacity to provide such services is severely challenged by the rapid rise in ASD prevalence. The goal of this research project is to increase timely and equitable access to ASD-specialized early intervention during the critical first three years of life by capitalizing on the existing infrastructure of the Part C Early Intervention (EI) system, which is publicly funded and available in all states in the United States. This project will train EI providers to use an evidence-based, parent-mediated intervention that can improve child and family outcomes as well as mitigate the long-term substantial economic costs associated with ASD.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Despite strong consensus that early, specialized intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have a dramatic impact on outcomes, the public health system's capacity to provide such services is severely challenged by the rapid rise in ASD prevalence. The goal of this research project is to increase timely and equitable access to ASD-specialized early intervention during the critical first three years of life by capitalizing on the existing infrastructure of the Part C Early Intervention (EI) system, which is publicly funded and available in all states in the United States. This project will train EI providers to use an evidence-based, parent-mediated intervention that can improve child and family outcomes as well as mitigate the long-term substantial economic costs associated with ASD.
Improving the Part C Early Intervention Service Delivery System for Children with ASD
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Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02125
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48824
Carol A Schubert, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195
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16 Months to 33 Months
ALL
No
University of Washington,
Wendy L Stone, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington
2025-05-31