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An Evaluation of the Acceptability of the Family Check-Up Intervention for Caregivers of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Project Overview

This project looks at the acceptability of the Family Check-up (FCU) program for caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Family Check-up is a brief, evidence-based, assessment-driven intervention that uses a strength-based and motivational interviewing approach to engage caregivers in the prevention and treatment of child emotional and behavioural problems (EBP). Although this program has been well-studied in the United States, this is the first research group to investigate the utility of the FCU program in Canada, in addition to its acceptability for families of children with ASD, especially those with EBP. This project will have a significant impact on our understanding of how modifying and supporting parental practices may have on changing problem behaviours and other mediating factors that benefit children with ASD with EBPs in toddlerhood or early preschool years.

Principal Investigator

Vivian Lee , McMaster University

Partners and Donors

McMaster University

Project Ongoing

An Evaluation of the Acceptability of the Family Check-Up Intervention for Caregivers of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Program Type

    Capacity building grants

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Autism

  • Competition

    Brain Canada - Kids Brain Health Network Training Awards

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2018

  • Total Grant Amount

    $110,000

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $55,000