Improving early intervention services for children with autism
2/4: Improving the Part C Early Intervention Service Delivery System for Children with ASD: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is looking to help young children under 3 who show early signs of autism by training caregivers to use a fun and easy method called Reciprocal Imitation Training, so they can give better support at home and help the kids thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10829866 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the delivery of early intervention services for children under 3 years old who show early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It focuses on training early intervention providers to implement a specific behavioral intervention called Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), which is designed to be easy to learn and can be used by families at home. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this training and its impact on children's outcomes. By improving the skills of service providers, the goal is to ensure that children receive more consistent and effective interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children under the age of 3 who exhibit early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 3 years or do not show early signs of autism may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better developmental outcomes for young children with autism by providing them with more effective early intervention services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that early intervention strategies can significantly improve outcomes for children with autism, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ingersoll, Brooke — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Ingersoll, Brooke
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 below.