Helping toddlers with autism in rural North Carolina
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This study tests a program to support toddlers with a new autism diagnosis and their caregivers who live in rural North Carolina. It aims to improve outcomes for the whole family.
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Who can take part
- Your child is up to 48 months old (under 4 years)
- Your child was diagnosed with autism within the last month or is still waiting for a diagnosis
- You live in one of the 78 rural counties in North Carolina
- You are the child's caregiver and at least 18 years old
- You speak English fluently enough for a conversation
- You have access to a telephone or internet for calls or video chats
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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