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TCCN Providers, Advanced Practice Providers, and Practice Administrators,
We would like to take the opportunity to inform you of an important research study that can benefit our pediatric patients and families. We encourage you to read the study details below, share with your colleagues, and promote the benefits of participating in this program with your patients. As always, thank you for your continued support and dedication to providing the best quality of care for the communities we serve.
About the Program:
Marcus Autism Center/Emory University (Georgia) along with 7 other national sites such as Florida State University (Florida) and the University of California, Los Angeles (California) are conducting a study that aims to study the impact of timing of intervention on the outcomes of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The study titled Effectiveness Trial of the Early Social Interaction (ESI) Model using Mobile Technology for Toddlers with Autism Identified from Early Screening in Primary Care is a 5-year National Institutes of Health study that seeks to meet the following goals:
- Assess the feasibility of implementing an evidence-based naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) using a virtual platform that supports screening, coaching, and resources
- Compare the effectiveness of starting 6 months of weekly coaching sessions for parent-mediated intervention at different time points
- Examine barriers and promotive factors for widespread dissemination and sustainability of intervention across racial, socioeconomic and geographic lines
Available Resources:
One of the tools that the study utilizes is a website resource, www.BabyNavigator.com, for parents of infants from 0 to 24 months to track their child's development and social communication skills. Access to this website is FREE to parents to use and provides resources for families to gain more information that will be customized for your baby’s age, with links to resources that grow as your baby grows. The earlier the families join, the more resources they can be using as their baby is growing.
How You Can Help:
The ESI research program is currently seeking participants who reside in the following counties:
- Gwinnett
- Rockdale
- Newton
- Cherokee
- Clayton
- Waycross (select counties in area)
If you or your practice are interested in getting involved, please refer to the following fliers for additional information:
Contact the Team:
For more information or to get started with the program, please contact Camille Woodard, Research Coordinator at 404-785-3852 or at camille.woodard@choa.org.
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