Improving Caregiver Engagement in Early Interventions

The goal of this study is to test the effectiveness of the FANS-EI program in supporting caregiver engagement in caregiver-mediated early interventions for young children with autism. This study also examines caregiver-perceived social support and self-efficacy and FANS-EI implementation outcomes (feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness).

Providers' eligibility criteria 1. currently providing early intervention services, including a caregiver-coaching component 2. having at least 1 child in the autism service classification on their caseload. Caregiver/Child Dyads eligibility criteria 1. child is 12-60 months of age at the time of enrollment 2. child has a diagnosis or high likelihood of autism 3. a family/friend supporter of the caregiver is willing to be part of the study 4. caregivers and supporters speak English