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Validation of an Implementation Strategy of COMPASS for School Trainers of Children with Autism

Award Number: R34MH111783
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/15/2017
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/30/2021

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Validation of an Implementation Strategy of COMPASS for School Trainers of Children with Autism - Project Summary/Abstract We seek to conduct a pilot effectiveness trial within an implementation trial for improving educational outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Modeled after a Hybrid Trial Type 2 design [1], our study aims to (a) to create a valid, and locally adapted implementation training strategy leveraging the mechanisms underlying the intervention effects and delivered in priority educational settings located in urban and underserved rural contexts while also (b) considering implementation and maintenance factors impacting training, sensitivity to mechanisms, and adoption/uptake of COMPASS. The study addresses a significant research-to-practice gap that less than 10% of educational strategies for children with ASD are based on evidence [2, 3]. Importantly, consultation methods have a multiplier effect in the efficient and broad dissemination of best practices. This proposal responds to recommendations from the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee for studies that utilize “implementation science to test methods to improve implementation of evidence-based treatments (p.41)” and develop and evaluate “quality measures to help monitor progress in improving care and outcomes for people with ASD (p.41) [4].” Our approach aligns with recommendations from the Institute of Medicine framework for establishing evidence based standards [5] and the goals of this RFA for effectiveness research on therapeutic interventions with previously demonstrated efficacy for use in community settings. The proposed study builds on two completed NIH funded randomized controlled studies (RCTs) [6, 7], a recently published treatment manual [8] and a monograph-length scientific review [9]. The RCTs provided strong support for the efficacy of consulting delivered by the research team to assist public school special educators and parents via face-to-face interactions and through videoconferencing technology [10]. High quality ecological assessments, research-informed goal development, and guided decision-making for individualizing evidence-based interventions for children with ASD are accomplished using the consultation intervention, the Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success (COMPASS) [8]. COMPASS consists of an initial parent-teacher session (3 hours) occurring near the start of the school year, followed by four 1-hour teacher coaching sessions evenly spaced through the rest of the school year. COMPASS assists in creating (1) individualized educationally appropriate, well-constructed, psychometrically- sensitive goals and (2) effective educational plans to meet the goals. Goals and teaching plans take into account the personalized context within which the evidence based interventions will be delivered. The objectives of the current proposal are to evaluate the effectiveness of training local consultants/trainers, including how well the training engages the mechanisms of change (e.g., fidelity) that have been identified and replicated in two RCTs [6,7]. The long-term goal is to improve the quality of services and overall functional and social outcomes of children with ASD when COMPASS is delivered by practitioners. Our aims are framed with the Replicating Effective Programs (REP) [11] Framework for implementation in community settings.


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: 2022 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2022	2019	BALL STATE UNIVERSITY	2000 UNIVERSITY AVE	MUNCIE	IN	47306	DELAWARE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	4	8/26/2022	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2022	2019	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE	500 S LIMESTONE 109 KINKEAD HALL	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	3	11/11/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $7,938 )
2021	2019	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY	500 S LIMESTONE 109 KINKEAD HALL	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	002	3	8/11/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$48,978
2021	2019	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY	500 S LIMESTONE 109 KINKEAD HALL	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	3	5/7/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$128,774
2021	2019	BALL STATE UNIVERSITY	2000 UNIVERSITY AVE	MUNCIE	IN	47306	DELAWARE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	004	4	9/1/2021	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2021	2019	BALL STATE UNIVERSITY	2000 UNIVERSITY AVE	MUNCIE	IN	47306	DELAWARE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	4	5/7/2021	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$136,712
2021	2019	BALL STATE UNIVERSITY	2000 UNIVERSITY AVE	MUNCIE	IN	47306	DELAWARE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	003	4	8/11/2021	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$48,978
														Subtotal = $7,938

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $231,035 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY	500 S LIMESTONE 109 KINKEAD HALL	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	3	5/15/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$231,035
														Subtotal = $231,035

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $240,131 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY	500 S LIMESTONE 109 KINKEAD HALL	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	2	5/23/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$240,131
														Subtotal = $240,131

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $247,569 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY	500 S LIMESTONE 109 KINKEAD HALL	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	1	8/14/2017	NEW	$247,569
														Subtotal = $247,569

Grand Total All Awards = $726,673

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Validation of an Implementation Strategy of COMPASS for School Trainers of Children with Autism

Award Number: R34MH111783

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/15/2017

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/30/2021

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