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Increasing Access to Evidence-based Practices for Families of Children with Autism: Development of a Training and Outreach Program

Award Number: 90IFDV0046
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH
OPDIV: ACL
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2025
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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Increasing Access to Evidence-based Practices for Families of Children with Autism: Development of a Training and Outreach Program - Recent CDC estimates put autism’s prevalence at about 1 in 36 among children up to age 8. Despite clear evidence that early intervention produces the best outcomes, some children have historically been diagnosed much later than others, and are less likely to receive early intervention after a diagnosis, and their parents report difficulties navigating services. The Kansas Family Service Center (KFSC) provides tiered support for families of children with developmental disabilities, including the Online and Applied System of Intervention Services (OASIS), a structured tier 3 telehealth coaching program for parents of young children with autism. However, similar to national trends, uptake of KFSC services and other autism treatments has been limited within some communities. Therefore, in partnership with local outreach programs and stakeholders, the goal of this project is to develop the Ambassador outreach program to improve dissemination of information about autism symptoms, diagnostic resources and evidence-based practices, and to examine the responsiveness of parent resources, including OASIS. The objectives are to 1) Develop the Ambassador program in collaboration with partners and community members, 2) Refine the program for use by parents and service providers who serve families through feasibility testing, and 3) Conduct a pilot study of the effects of the program on families’ access to services and self-efficacy in supporting their child with autism. Products will be the Ambassador program, more responsive parent support resources, and data to support its efficacy. Additionally, this project will provide generalizable information to the field about effective dissemination strategies to increase knowledge about evidence-based practices, and reduce treatment differences for families with children with autism.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC	2385 Irving Hill Rd	Lawrence	KS	66045	DOUGLAS	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	01	1	8/4/2026	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $249,999 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC	2385 IRVING HILL RD	LAWRENCE	KS	66045	DOUGLAS	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	00	1	7/3/2025	NEW	$249,999
														Subtotal = $249,999

Grand Total All Awards = $249,999

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Increasing Access to Evidence-based Practices for Families of Children with Autism: Development of a Training and Outreach Program

Award Number: 90IFDV0046

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH

OPDIV: ACL

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2025

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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