Updates from Act Early Researchers

January 27, 2012

AUCD partners with CDC's NCBDDD and HRSA's MCHB on the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign. The campaign aims to educate parents about childhood development, including early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, and encourages developmental screening and intervention.  Several Research Topic of Interests (RTOIs) focus on a specific research question related to the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign. Researchers provided the following updates during a recent meeting.

An Evaluation of the Milestone Moments Booklet and Interactive Milestone Checklist
Jenny Burt, PhD, University of Nebraska

Addressing Disparities in LTSAE: Reaching Families at Risk for Child Maltreatment
Dan Crimmins, PhD, Georgia State University

Parents as Detailers to Increase Primary Care Provider Referrals for Early Intervention
Dan Crimmins, PhD, Georgia State University

Helping Family Physicians Improve Developmental Screening
Laura McGuinn, MD, University of Oklahoma

Accessing Child Educational Services (ACES)
Jane Squires, PhD, University of Oregon

Benchmarks for Early Screening and Testing (BEST)
Jane Squires, PhD, University of Oregon