| Title: |
An Initial Trial of OPT-In-Early: An Online Training Program for Caregivers of Autistic Children |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Dai, Yael G. (ORCID 0000-0002-6840-3004); Thomas, Rebecca P. (ORCID 0000-0002-7159-7532); Brennan, Lynn; Luu, My-Linh; Hughes-Lika, Jamie; Reilly, Molly; Moreno, Paula; Obe, Brenda; Ahmed, Kelli B.; Berry, Leandra N.; Goin-Kochel, Robin P.; Helt, Molly S.; Barton, Marianne L.; Dumont-Mathieu, Thyde; Robins, Diana L. (ORCID 0000-0002-7791-7031); Fein, Deborah A. |
| Source: |
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Aug 2023 27(6):1601-1615. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: |
R34MH091208 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Caregiver Training; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Online Courses; Distance Education; Electronic Learning; Learning Management Systems; Early Intervention; Parent Child Relationship; Caregiver Child Relationship; Internet; Speech Impairments; Course Evaluation; Independent Study; Home Study; Adjustment (to Environment); Behavior Rating Scales; Child Caregivers; Communication Skills; Young Children; Parents; Self Efficacy; Knowledge Level; Program Effectiveness; Child Behavior; Control Groups |
| Geographic Terms: |
Connecticut; Nevada (Las Vegas); Texas (Houston) |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales |
| DOI: |
10.1177/13623613221142408 |
| ISSN: |
1362-3613; 1461-7005 |
| Abstract: |
Online Parent Training in Early Behavioral Intervention (OPT-In-Early) is a self-directed resource for caregivers of autistic children. Sixty-three parent-child dyads from three states in were randomized to the OPT-In-Early or treatment as usual group. Parents in both groups completed baseline and post-treatment visits, which were targeted for 4 months apart but allowed to go up to 6 months. Compared to parents in the treatment as usual group, parents randomized to OPT-In-Early learned more evidence-based intervention principles from baseline to post-treatment and were rated by observers blind to group and time as increasing their use of these strategies during brief semi-structured interactions with their children. Parent participation in OPT-In-Early did not significantly influence children's social communication as coded from one observation session. Results suggest that parents acquired knowledge and skills in intervention techniques from OPT-In-Early. Longer trials may be needed for gains in child behavior. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1386510 |
| Database: |
ERIC |