This study centers the perspectives of Black caregivers as they participate in a developmental diagnostic program for toddlers under three years old. The results hope to enhance the quality of caregiver-provider interactions during developmental assessment, leading to...
This study aimed to characterize the extent to which EI speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use NDBI strategies, and the range of skills and behaviors addressed during their EI sessions, to contextualize the role of NDBIs within the scope of needs of families with...
Authors Maranda K. Jones, Matthew A. Zellner, Amanda N. Hobson, Amy Levin and Megan Y. Roberts Abstract Purpose In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to understand the feasibility and acceptability of the use of telediagnostic assessments in clinical...
Author Hampton, L.H., Roberts, M.Y., Anderson, E., Hobson, A.N., Kaat, A.J., Bishop, S.L., Krogh-Jespersen,S., Wakshlag, L.S. & Bevans, K.B. (2020). Brief Report: What Diagnostic Observation Can Teach Us About Disruptive Behavior in Young Children with Autism....
The Reduce the Wait project is a federally funded research study that will provide autism evaluations to over 1,000 children enrolled in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
This research registry is for parents of children younger than 10 years old. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities for you and your child! Join registry:...
This research registry is for clinicians and providers working with young children with developmental disabilities. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities that you may be eligible to...
Author Roberts, M.Y., Rosenwasser, J., Phelan, J., Hampton, L.H. (2020). Improving pediatric hearing testing for children with developmental delays: The effects of video modeling on child compliance and caregiver stress. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology,...
Author Jones*, M.K., Kraus, N., Bonacina, S., Nicol, T., Otto-Meyer, S., & Roberts, M.Y. (2020). Auditory processing differences in toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1-10....
The EIRG is dedicated to supporting early intervention providers as they strive to implement evidence-based practices and work effectively with families in natural settings. We support professionals in this amazing endeavor by: Offering continuing education and...
The EIRG is committed to supporting families during their child’s first years of life. During this time, babies learn to roll, crawl, sit, stand, walk, talk, and sing. But not all children develop in the same way. During this period of incredible growth, it is...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with our Household Routine of the Week: Getting Dressed! Get creative with this routine by using some of our play ideas below. Remember to pay attention to and go along with...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with fun activities that will keep you both engaged. Playing with toys is an activity that many children enjoy, and often the best toys are objects already in your home. One...
What’s Featured This Week? Did you know you can support your child’s language development during almost any daily activity or routine? If you’re looking for a new and creative way to keep your quarantine full of fun, try out our Household Routine of the Week: Washing...
What’s Featured This Week? Looking to get creative during this time? Most household items can be turned into a playful activity with your kiddos. Below, we’re highlighting how you can keep language-learning full of fun with our Household Toy of the Week: Toilet Paper...
What’s Featured This Week? Household items can make great tools for language-learning. Below, we’ve listed a few new ways that you can make language-learning fun between you and your child while interacting with our favorite Household Toy of the Week: Cups! You can...
How to Set-Up the Conversation Discussing concerns you have about autism with families is important. You can support families in recognizing the signs by using the following process. First, point out signs of autism using “I wonder” statements. “I wonder why he stays...
Author Heidlage, J.K., Cunningham, J.E., Kaiser, A.P., Trivette, C.M., Barton, E.E., Frey, J.R., Roberts, M.Y. (2019). The effects of parent-implemented language interventions on child linguistic outcomes: A meta-analysis. Early Childhood Research Quarterly....
What traits are seen in children with autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is called a spectrum because there is wide variability between individuals. For example, some children with ASD speak in sentences while others communicate without words. Some children with...
Where did the idea come from? In the 1990’s, Andrew Wakefield and colleagues published a paper linking the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine to autism. However, the study only looked at 12 children. Additionally, after it was published, other researchers...
Choose traditional toys over electronic ones Traditional non-electronic toys are better than fancy electronic toys for supporting play and engagement. The best toys are the ones that do nothing on their own because they need you in order to come alive. “Smart” toys...
Author Roberts, M.Y. (2019). Seeing autism signs? Speak up and guide parents to see them too. The ASHA Leader. SLPs with the relevant expertise absolutely can diagnose ASD, typically as a member of a team. During speech-language pathologist Jamie’s first visit with...
Author Roberts, M.Y., Stern*, Y. , Hampton, L.H., Grauzer, J.M., Miller, A. , Levin, A. , Kornfeld, B. , Davis, M.M., Kaat, A. and Estabrook, R. (2018). Beyond pass‐fail: Examining the potential utility of two thresholds in the autism screening process. Autism...
Author Hampton, L. H., Curtis, P. R., & Roberts, M. Y. (2018). Autism at a glance: A pilot study optimizing thin-slice observations. Autism, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1362361318792872 Abstract Borrowing from a clinical psychology observational methodology,...
This study centers the perspectives of Black caregivers as they participate in a developmental diagnostic program for toddlers under three years old. The results hope to enhance the quality of caregiver-provider interactions during developmental assessment, leading to...
This study aimed to characterize the extent to which EI speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use NDBI strategies, and the range of skills and behaviors addressed during their EI sessions, to contextualize the role of NDBIs within the scope of needs of families with...
Authors Maranda K. Jones, Matthew A. Zellner, Amanda N. Hobson, Amy Levin and Megan Y. Roberts Abstract Purpose In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to understand the feasibility and acceptability of the use of telediagnostic assessments in clinical...
Author Hampton, L.H., Roberts, M.Y., Anderson, E., Hobson, A.N., Kaat, A.J., Bishop, S.L., Krogh-Jespersen,S., Wakshlag, L.S. & Bevans, K.B. (2020). Brief Report: What Diagnostic Observation Can Teach Us About Disruptive Behavior in Young Children with Autism....
The Reduce the Wait project is a federally funded research study that will provide autism evaluations to over 1,000 children enrolled in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
This research registry is for parents of children younger than 10 years old. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities for you and your child! Join registry:...
This research registry is for clinicians and providers working with young children with developmental disabilities. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities that you may be eligible to...
Author Roberts, M.Y., Rosenwasser, J., Phelan, J., Hampton, L.H. (2020). Improving pediatric hearing testing for children with developmental delays: The effects of video modeling on child compliance and caregiver stress. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology,...
Author Jones*, M.K., Kraus, N., Bonacina, S., Nicol, T., Otto-Meyer, S., & Roberts, M.Y. (2020). Auditory processing differences in toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1-10....
The EIRG is dedicated to supporting early intervention providers as they strive to implement evidence-based practices and work effectively with families in natural settings. We support professionals in this amazing endeavor by: Offering continuing education and...
The EIRG is committed to supporting families during their child’s first years of life. During this time, babies learn to roll, crawl, sit, stand, walk, talk, and sing. But not all children develop in the same way. During this period of incredible growth, it is...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with our Household Routine of the Week: Getting Dressed! Get creative with this routine by using some of our play ideas below. Remember to pay attention to and go along with...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with fun activities that will keep you both engaged. Playing with toys is an activity that many children enjoy, and often the best toys are objects already in your home. One...
What’s Featured This Week? Did you know you can support your child’s language development during almost any daily activity or routine? If you’re looking for a new and creative way to keep your quarantine full of fun, try out our Household Routine of the Week: Washing...
What’s Featured This Week? Looking to get creative during this time? Most household items can be turned into a playful activity with your kiddos. Below, we’re highlighting how you can keep language-learning full of fun with our Household Toy of the Week: Toilet Paper...
What’s Featured This Week? Household items can make great tools for language-learning. Below, we’ve listed a few new ways that you can make language-learning fun between you and your child while interacting with our favorite Household Toy of the Week: Cups! You can...
How to Set-Up the Conversation Discussing concerns you have about autism with families is important. You can support families in recognizing the signs by using the following process. First, point out signs of autism using “I wonder” statements. “I wonder why he stays...
Author Heidlage, J.K., Cunningham, J.E., Kaiser, A.P., Trivette, C.M., Barton, E.E., Frey, J.R., Roberts, M.Y. (2019). The effects of parent-implemented language interventions on child linguistic outcomes: A meta-analysis. Early Childhood Research Quarterly....
What traits are seen in children with autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is called a spectrum because there is wide variability between individuals. For example, some children with ASD speak in sentences while others communicate without words. Some children with...
Where did the idea come from? In the 1990’s, Andrew Wakefield and colleagues published a paper linking the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine to autism. However, the study only looked at 12 children. Additionally, after it was published, other researchers...
Choose traditional toys over electronic ones Traditional non-electronic toys are better than fancy electronic toys for supporting play and engagement. The best toys are the ones that do nothing on their own because they need you in order to come alive. “Smart” toys...
Author Roberts, M.Y. (2019). Seeing autism signs? Speak up and guide parents to see them too. The ASHA Leader. SLPs with the relevant expertise absolutely can diagnose ASD, typically as a member of a team. During speech-language pathologist Jamie’s first visit with...
Author Roberts, M.Y., Stern*, Y. , Hampton, L.H., Grauzer, J.M., Miller, A. , Levin, A. , Kornfeld, B. , Davis, M.M., Kaat, A. and Estabrook, R. (2018). Beyond pass‐fail: Examining the potential utility of two thresholds in the autism screening process. Autism...
Author Hampton, L. H., Curtis, P. R., & Roberts, M. Y. (2018). Autism at a glance: A pilot study optimizing thin-slice observations. Autism, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1362361318792872 Abstract Borrowing from a clinical psychology observational methodology,...