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Tolmie, Rhiannon S.; Bruck, Susan; Kerslake, Rachel – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2017
A child's diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be an extremely stressful time for families. Researchers suggest that the period immediately following ASD diagnosis is a key time for professionals to guide families by providing appropriate information about support options. This article describes a family support program, developed by…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Early Intervention
Geller, Joanna D.; López, Ruth M.; Alcantara, Vianna; Catone, Keith C.; Tung, Rosann – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2016
In January 2013, Rhode Island's Central Falls School District (CFSD) was awarded a $3 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant, named "We Are A Village," focused on developing an early childhood education culture (from pre-K to grade 3) where families would feel welcome, valued, and…
Descriptors: Grants, Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Educational Environment
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Anthony, Jason L.; Williams, Jeffrey M.; Zhang, Zhoe; Landry, Susan H.; Dunkelberger, Martha J. – Early Education and Development, 2014
Research Findings: In an effort toward developing a comprehensive, effective, scalable, and sustainable early childhood education program for at-risk populations, we conducted an experimental evaluation of the value added by 2 family involvement programs to the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM). A total of 91 preschool classrooms that served…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Family Programs, Family Involvement