Improving access to educational and therapeutic services for young children with developmental delays from marginalized communities
Official title: Educational-Clinical Linkage to Improve Health Equity for Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities from Marginalized Communities
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10931552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help Black, Hispanic, and low-income preschool kids with developmental delays get better access to special education services, by providing personalized support and care plans for their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $723,501 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR021155-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931552 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-age children (0-5 years) from Black, Hispanic, and low-income backgrounds who have developmental delays or disabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to marginalized communities or who do not have developmental delays or disabilities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address health care disparities faced by Black, Hispanic, and low-income preschool-age children with developmental delays and disabilities. It will test strategies to enhance access to early childhood special education services through a community clinical linkage model that includes personalized care plans and navigator support. By focusing on the unique challenges these families face, the project seeks to improve both child and parent health outcomes. The approach has shown promise in pilot tests, indicating it is feasible and acceptable to families in need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to essential educational and therapeutic services for children with developmental delays, leading to better health and developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown success with similar community clinical linkage approaches, indicating potential for broader application.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Reshma — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Shah, Reshma
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.