School-based Support for Pre-school Aged Children With Developmental Disabilities and Delays

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · Nov 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is testing a new program called Preschool and Me (PreM) designed to help preschool-aged children with developmental delays and disabilities get better access to school-based services. The goal is to improve not just the child's development but also support for parents and families, particularly focusing on reducing healthcare disparities faced by families of different racial, ethnic, and income backgrounds.

To participate in this trial, you must be a parent or guardian of a child aged 3 to 5 years who has been diagnosed with a developmental delay or is at risk for one. Your child should not be receiving any early childhood special education services at the moment. Parents must be at least 18 years old, live in Chicago, and speak either English or Spanish. If eligible, you can expect personalized support and resources to help navigate school services, as well as assistance from a lay navigator throughout the process. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so it’s a great opportunity to get support tailored to your family's needs.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Parent-child dyads who meet inclusion criteria will be enrolled.
• Child inclusion criteria are:
• • 1. Meets age requirements for early childhood special education (ECSE) services for Illinois (i.e., 3-5 years old);
• • 2. diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability (DD) or determined to be at risk for DD (clinical concerns raised by primary care provider/healthcare provider or by parents at the time of enrollment);
• • 3. is not receiving any ECSE services.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • if inclusion criteria is met, no other exclusion criteria will be applied.
• Parent inclusion criteria are:
• • 1. aged18 years or older;
• • 2. lives in Chicago;
• • 3. speaks English or Spanish;
• • 4. a legal guardian of a child who meets inclusion criteria.