Understanding Latino Caregiver Involvement in Autism Services
Official title: Characterizing Latino Caregiver Engagement in Early Intervention Services for Autism
Funded at California State University Long Beach · NIH-10936476 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Latino caregivers interact with early help services for kids with autism, aiming to understand what helps or hinders their involvement so that these services can be better for families like yours.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Long Beach NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Long Beach, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $187,772 |
| NIH project number | 1R16GM154679-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936476 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino families with children under the age of three who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latino or whose children are older than three years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Latino caregivers engage with early intervention services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It focuses on understanding the factors that influence caregiver involvement, including their attitudes and behaviors, which are crucial for the effectiveness of these services. By examining the unique challenges faced by Latino families, the study aims to improve access and quality of care for young children with ASD. The research will involve collecting data from caregivers to identify barriers and facilitators to their engagement in these essential services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early intervention services for Latino children with autism, enhancing their developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving service access for Latino families, but this specific focus on caregiver engagement is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Caplan, Barbara J — California State University Long Beach
- Study coordinator: Caplan, Barbara J
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Helping Latino caregivers get the most from early autism services
This project works with Latino families of very young children with autism to strengthen caregiver involvement and improve the quality of early intervention services.
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.