Recruitment Information

Early Childhood Educator Use of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions

We are studying provider practices in early childhood education (ECE).

Eligibility:

• Early childhood educators at a licensed ECE setting *within 35 miles of 92078

• Employed in setting for 3+ months

• Proficient in English

Interested caregivers are invited to fill out a brief survey to determine eligibility to participate in a 20-30 min. survey. Videotaping of the usual care educational practices will occur twice for 20 min each.

Eligible participants will receive a $30 Amazon electronic gift card.

If you have any questions, please contact Libby Keck at keck013@csusm.edu or sparcclab@csusm.edu. This research has been approved by IRB of California State University of San Marcos.

If interested, please email keck013@csusm.edu or sparcclab@csusm.edu. 

Self-Reported Quality of Life in Autistic Children

We are studying self-reported quality of life (QOL) in children with autism.

Eligibility:

• Autism diagnosis

• Between ages 5 and 10

• Proficient in English

Participation should take no more than two hours, and both the child and a parent are required to be present.

Eligible participants will be entered into a raffle to receive a $30 Amazon electronic gift card.

If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Munro at munro009@csusm.edu or sparcclab@csusm.edu. This research has been approved by IRB of California State University of San Marcos.

If interested, please email munro009@csusm.edu or sparcclab@csusm.edu. 

Barriers and Facilitators to Early Childhood Education for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Leaders & Directors

We want to learn from you about your perspective and experience enrolling and retaining children with disabilities in early childhood education (ECE) services.

Eligibility:

• ECE program director or administrative leader

• Employed in role for at least 12 months

• Proficient in English

Caregivers

We want to learn from you about your experiences seeking early childhood education (ECE) services for your child.

Eligibility:

• Have at least one child under the age of 6 with an intellectual or developmental disability

• Enrolled, recently enrolled, or actively seeking ECE services

• Proficient in English

Participants will be required to fill out a brief survey and participate in one interview.

Eligible participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating in the study, please contact sparcclab@csusm.edu. This research has been approved by IRB of California State University of San Marcos.