PEACE for ImPACT Study

Summary

Investigators will test the impact of the PEACE implementation toolkit and determine the level of implementation support needed to improve early intervention providers use of caregiver coaching with families of young children with autism who receive early intervention services. The study will also assess caregiver and child outcomes for families receiving caregiver coaching and the cost effectiveness of the PEACE implementation toolkit. The investigators will enroll 200 early intervention providers, and 400 parent-child dyads.

Conditions

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

PEACE Online Resources

The PEACE online resource includes self-paced training modules that cover the foundations of caregiver coaching, caregiver perspectives towards coaching, strategies for aligning with caregivers and gaining buy-in for coaching, evidence-based strategies to empower caregivers from marginalized backgrounds, and strategies to improve collaboration and cohesion among providers working with the same child. Each module includes brief example videos, easy-to read infographics, tip sheets, and checklists to guide implementation. A virtual communication application, Slack, facilitates frequent communication, enhances social networks among providers, and creates social norms related to the use of caregiver coaching. Providers can post questions or suggestions, share resources, and receive updates about other providers' accomplishments. Consultants frequently post encouraging messages and progress updates to increase motivation and shared norms for coaching.

BEHAVIORAL

PEACE Weekly Group Facilitation

Facilitation comprises interactive problem solving and support, a shared understanding of need for improvement, and a supportive interpersonal relationship. Providers participate in 12 weekly group facilitation meetings for one hour virtually with an expert consultant focused on auditing providers' fidelity to caregiver coaching through role-play and performance feedback. Each group meeting aligns with content from the PEACE online resource library modules.

BEHAVIORAL

PEACE Weekly Individual Facilitation

Individual facilitation is delivered virtually for one hour each week for eight weeks with a consultant focused on reflection and problem solving any identified implementation barriers, as well as practice and performance feedback.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Institute of Education Sciences

  collaborator FED

• Michigan State University

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Pennsylvania

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Melanie Pellecchia, PhD · University of Pennsylvania

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age

12 Months

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-12-01

Primary Completion

2027-11-30

Completion

2027-11-30

Countries

• United States

Study Locations