Project ImPACT for Toddlers: Pilot outcomes of a community adaptation of an intervention for autism risk. (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stahmer, Aubyn C; Rieth, Sarah R; Dickson, Kelsey S; Feder, Josh; Burgeson, Marilee; Searcy, Karyn; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren
• Is Part Of: Autism. Volume 24:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 617
• Page End: 632
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: autism spectrum disorders -- family functioning and support -- interventions—psychosocial/behavioral; Autism -- Periodicals; Autism in children -- Periodicals; 616.85882005
• DOI: 10.1177/1362361319878080
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1362-3613

Abstract

This study reports child and family outcomes from a community-based, quasi-experimental pilot trial of Project ImPACT for Toddlers that is a parent-mediated, naturalistic, developmental behavioral intervention for children with or at-risk for autism spectrum disorder developed through a research–community partnership. Community early interventionists delivered either Project ImPACT for Toddlers ( n = 10) or Usual Care ( n = 9) to families based on Part C assigned provider. Twenty-five families participated, with children averaging 22.76 months old ( SD = 5.06). Family and child measures were collected at intake, after 3 months of service, and after a 3-month follow-up. Results indicate significantly greater improvements in positive parent–child interactions for Project ImPACT for Toddlers than usual care families, as well as large, but non-significant, effect sizes for Project ImPACT for Toddlers families in children's social and communication skills.