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Posters Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention
Session 1
FAMILIES Topic - Parents & Caregivers
p1.38 How Mothers and Fathers in Two-Parent Families Align, or Differ, in Their Priorities for Their Children's Upbringing Presenting Author: Luis Anunciação (Brazil) Affiliation: Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Co-Author: Luciana Pessoa Parental alignment on values and socialization goals plays a fundamental role in shaping child development, influencing how children learn, grow, and navigate their social environments. This poster will discuss findings from various studies conducted in Brazil, focusing on how mothers and fathers in two-parent families align—or differ—in their priorities for their children’s upbringing. Research has examined how parents conceptualize and prioritize a range of values and socialization goals, such as fostering empathy, encouraging independence, and promoting academic success. While many parents share similar aspirations for their children, significant differences often emerge, reflecting the diverse roles, expectations, and cultural influences that shape parenting approaches. This session will highlight patterns of agreement and divergence among parents on specific values, including those that emphasize moral development and social responsibility, as well as those that reflect traditional gender roles. The discussion will also address the implications of these findings for co-parenting dynamics and the developmental outcomes of children, emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding and collaboration in creating supportive family environments. p1.39 Parent Perspectives on Access to Developmental Information and Services Parents of children under 6 participated in online interviews. The research question was “What do parents of children birth-five in Virginia report as their experience with accessing information about development, screening, and referrals?” For development and milestones, physicians are the first trusted professional contact for families, however most parents also talk with family members, friends, and look to social media for information. For developmental screening, screenings occur in both medical and childcare/educational settings via formal and informal means. Participants reported variability in screenings, and communication about screenings, with better follow-up requested. For referrals, services, and cross-system communication, many participants noted a lack of communication between systems and had difficulty accessing some services, including lengthy wait times. Recommendations were made including implementing care coordination, identifying trusted sources for information, and having deeper conversations about development and screenings. Presenting Author: Christine Spence (USA) Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University Co-Authors: Victoria Bhardwaj, Imani Evans, Bergen Nelson, Crystal Williams p1.37 A Feasibility/Acceptability Study of the Parent Education in Acceptance Communication and Engagement (PEACE) Program for Caregiver Well-Being and Parent-Child Joint Engagement urban KwaZulu-Natal. It explores the changes in household forms and caregiving patterns from early childhood through adolescence. The findings highlight the interplay between household environments and caregiving practices, providing valuable insights for enhancing responsive and adaptive caregiving practices. By exploring the complex realities of dynamic household environments, this study offers important perspectives for professionals and policymakers in designing comprehensive early childhood interventions that consider the diverse caregiving contexts within South African families. Variable outcomes from caregiver-mediated interventions are understandable, considering implementation requires carrying out strategies in everyday activities, observing changes in the child and adjusting strategy use, and active engagement in reciprocal interactions, all of which demand full participation of caregivers (Dunst & Trivette, 2009). Barriers may include stress (Bonis, 2016), rigid thinking (Ingersoll & Hambrick, 2011), low self-efficacy (Giallo et al., 2013), or limited time/personal energy (Johnson & Hastings, 2002). Therefore, we are enrolling four caregivers of young autistic children in a multiple-baseline study with qualitative interviews to examine: (1) the effects of a cognitive-behavioral intervention on caregiver participation and caregiver-child joint engagement; and (2) feasibility/acceptability of this intervention (i.e., PEACE; adapted from Chronis-Tuscano et. al, 2021). This ongoing study illuminates the aspects of PEACE that might support caregivers' quality of life and joint engagement. These results will have important implications for a more family-centered strategy in early intervention. Presenting Author: Lauren H. Hampton (USA) Affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin Co-Authors: Jerrica Butler, Sarah Edmunds, Annabel Garza, Younghwa Noh p1.36 Changing Household Structures and Care Provision: Insights from a Longitudinal Study in Peri-Urban South Africa Presenting Author: Furzana Timol Affiliation: Project Director: The Asenze Study Co-Author: Chris Desmond The family plays a pivotal role as the primary socialization system for a child, directly influencing their health and wellbeing. In South Africa, caregiving practices are shaped by unique household configurations, including multigenerational and single-gender households. This paper draws on data from three waves of a longitudinal study tracking 1174 children and their caregivers in peri-
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