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The Early Social Interaction Project
The Early Social Interaction Project (ESI) is a collaborative research effort between the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorder Center (UMACC) and Florida State University (FSU) Department of Communication Disorders. ESI is an intervention project for young children with social-communication delays who are at risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Because of new research on early indicators of autism, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be identified at younger ages, increasing opportunities for effective early intervention.
The purpose of the Early Social Interaction project is to compare the effectiveness of two parent-implemented interventions. Both interventions teach caregivers how to support social communication during everyday activities with their child. The project is community-based, family-guided, set in natural environments, and involves collaboration with service providers.
We are currently recruiting parents of children who are 16-20 months of age. The family will participate in playgroups, weekly home and clinical intervention sessions, and monthly evaluations. Some of these activities will require videotaping by project staff. The intervention and evaluations will be at no cost to participating families.
Contact:
ESI Study Coordinator
mccormj@umich.edu
734-764-4048
This study has approval from the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board (IRBMED HUM00010724). |
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