Improving family-school partnerships for young children with communication challenges
Community-viable Family-school Partnership Intervention for Children with Social-communication Deficits in Early Childhood Education
This study is all about helping teachers and parents work together better to support young children who have trouble with social communication, so they can learn and grow in preschool.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Texas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denton, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896806 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing collaboration between teachers and parents to support children with social-communication delays in early childhood education. By implementing a Family-School Partnership Intervention (FPSI), the project aims to create effective partnerships that promote better learning outcomes for these children. The intervention is delivered by preschool staff and incorporates evidence-based practices from both education and clinical settings. The goal is to provide timely support and reduce barriers to learning for children at risk of developmental issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 0-11 years who exhibit social-communication delays and their families.
Not a fit: Children without social-communication deficits or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved educational experiences and outcomes for children with social-communication deficits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in enhancing family-school partnerships for children with developmental challenges, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Denton, United States
- University of North Texas — Denton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siller, Michael — University of North Texas
- Study coordinator: Siller, Michael
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.