Research Study

Join our program on school-home communication for educators and families of children with autism! Are you the parent of a child with Autism between the ages of 3 and 21? Do you and your child’s teacher want to improve your communication with one another? If so, you may be eligible for this study!

This study aims to test if the School-Home Alliance for Relationship Enhancement (SHARE) program helps to improve communication between schools and families of children with autism. Activities will include completing surveys, participating in virtual learning sessions with role-playing and discussions, and the development of a communication action plan. The total amount of time expected for participating in the study throughout the course of six weeks is approximately 4 hours.

Contact them with questions at (615) 933-3595 or sharestudyvu@gmail.com.

Featured Resource

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South Dakota Parent Connection is excited to share a new training for parents and professionals called “Qualifying for an IEP: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Special Education Evaluation Process.”

This easy-to-follow training explains how schools decide if a child qualifies for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It breaks down the evaluation process step by step, so families and professionals know what to expect and how to work together.