Stephanie Shire

The purpose of this study is to compare two implementation strategies for a social engagement intervention that supports autistic children and their non-autistic peers during recess. Many students who are socially isolated in school would benefit from support to develop friendships and improve peer-related social skills. Autistic students in particular often ask for this kind of support when interviewed. However, training and resources for school staff to support students in social engagemen...

The Principal Investigator (PI) will conduct a program of research to support families of young children with neurodevelopmental disorders while participating in mentoring and training activities to develop knowledge and skills related to implementation science, designs to optimize adaptive interventions and analyze outcomes, and grant writing. Standard home coaching for caregivers focused on children's social communication can lead to gains in children's engagement and communication as well...