Practices
Studies will be proposed to determine the efficacy of
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Measurement
Studies will be proposed to determine the reliability and validity of tools to measure the implementation of practices and the efficacy of those practices.
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Implementation
Studies will be proposed to determine the barriers and enhancers of implementation of the Routines-Based Model or other family-centered practices, based in natural environments, for achieving functional child outcomes or family outcomes.
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Methods
In addition to psychometric studies, the EIEIO pursues research in group comparison statistical studies, correlational designs (including regression), single-case research designs, and qualitative studies.
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Publications
Current Projects
3M Preschool Milestone Scale (3M) Internal Consistency and Factor Structure Study. The 3M measures child functioning and competence across 5 classroom common routines, and is completed by teachers. This study explores the underlying constructs and the internal consistency of the scores produced by the 3M.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Beatriz Soucase-Lozano
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Family Quality of Life. Data from American, Spanish, and Indian families are being analyzed, compared, and described.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Catalina Morales-Murillo
Assessing the Impact of the Routines-Based Interview (RBI) Bootcamp. An impact assessment with group comparison will be carried out with Alabama's RBI Bootcamp. We will analyze the improvements on quality of service coordinator's needs assessment, IFSP development, professional typical and ideal practices, and self-efficacy as well as the families' confidence, perception of involvement on the IFSP process, and family quality of life.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Calidad de la Atención Temprana en España (Quality of Early Intervention in Spain). Starting with Castilla la Mancha, 145 professionals from Spain implementing routines-based home visits will participate in a study to assess the relationship of quality of early intervention services with family and child outcomes. Expected number of families: 580.
Researchers: Dr. Marga Cañadas, Dr. Gabriel Martínez, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Coaching Professionals in Early Intervention to Use Family Consultation on Home Visits. This study examines the effectiveness of coaching early interventionists through performance-based feedback improves the quality of caregiver-mediated intervention.
Researchers: Kimberly Tomeny, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Description of the Profile of Early Intervention Practices in Spain. We asked 250 professionals about their typical and ideal practices. A detailed description is being analyzed using the FINESSE-II.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Gabriel Martínez, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Marga Cañadas
Estudio del Engagement en el Contexto Educativo y su Influencia en el Desarrollo del Niño de Educación Infantil (4 a 6 años). We are currently conducting this study in Valencia, Spain. It looks at children’s engagement across classroom routines and its relationship to child-related variables (i.e. developmental level and emotional strengths/difficulties), as mediated by teachers’ teaching style and classroom quality.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Extending the Classroom Measure of Engagement, Independence and Social Relationships (ClaMEISR) from 0-to-3. This functional assessment of child functioning in classroom routines was designed from 3 years to 5 years. The 0-to-5 version is being designed.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Marisú Pedernera, Kimberly Tomeny, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Extending the Measure of Engagement, Independence and Social Relationships (MEISR) to Age 5. This functional assessment of child functioning in routines was designed from birth to 3 years. The 0-to-5 version is being designed.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Marisú Pedernera, Kimberly Tomeny, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Family Quality of Life in Families with Cerebral Palsy in India. We assessed family quality of life using the FEIQoL and examined its relationship with family empowerment and parenting stress.
Researchers: Dr. Enric Romaguera, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Dr. Robin McWilliam
How to Implement the Routines-Based Model in Spain. We are describing the implementation process in Spain and the role that the Routines-Based Model has had.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Marga Cañadas, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Gabriel Martínez
Implementation of the Routines-Based Model in Paraguay. We are describing the implementation process in Paraguay and the role that the Routines-Based Model has had. In addition, a handbook is being developed.
Researchers: Marisú Pedernera, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Sofía Barranco, Fabio Franco, Livia González
Typical and Ideal Practices in Alabama's Early Intervention System. The FINESSE-Coaching is a discrepancy tool used to determine early interventionists' typical and ideal practices with an emphasis on coaching (McWilliam & Resua, 2017). This study examines the home visiting practices of early interventionists in Alabama, highlighting any gaps between typical and ideal practices in home visiting and areas of need for future professional development.
Researchers: Dr. Robin McWilliam, Kimberly Tomeny
Using Bayesian Networks Analysis in the Field of Early Intervention. Probabilistic prediction of family quality of life of the families that we serve.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Gabriel Martinez, Dr. Carmen Moret
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Beatriz Soucase-Lozano
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Family Quality of Life. Data from American, Spanish, and Indian families are being analyzed, compared, and described.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Catalina Morales-Murillo
Assessing the Impact of the Routines-Based Interview (RBI) Bootcamp. An impact assessment with group comparison will be carried out with Alabama's RBI Bootcamp. We will analyze the improvements on quality of service coordinator's needs assessment, IFSP development, professional typical and ideal practices, and self-efficacy as well as the families' confidence, perception of involvement on the IFSP process, and family quality of life.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Calidad de la Atención Temprana en España (Quality of Early Intervention in Spain). Starting with Castilla la Mancha, 145 professionals from Spain implementing routines-based home visits will participate in a study to assess the relationship of quality of early intervention services with family and child outcomes. Expected number of families: 580.
Researchers: Dr. Marga Cañadas, Dr. Gabriel Martínez, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Coaching Professionals in Early Intervention to Use Family Consultation on Home Visits. This study examines the effectiveness of coaching early interventionists through performance-based feedback improves the quality of caregiver-mediated intervention.
Researchers: Kimberly Tomeny, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Description of the Profile of Early Intervention Practices in Spain. We asked 250 professionals about their typical and ideal practices. A detailed description is being analyzed using the FINESSE-II.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Gabriel Martínez, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Marga Cañadas
Estudio del Engagement en el Contexto Educativo y su Influencia en el Desarrollo del Niño de Educación Infantil (4 a 6 años). We are currently conducting this study in Valencia, Spain. It looks at children’s engagement across classroom routines and its relationship to child-related variables (i.e. developmental level and emotional strengths/difficulties), as mediated by teachers’ teaching style and classroom quality.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Extending the Classroom Measure of Engagement, Independence and Social Relationships (ClaMEISR) from 0-to-3. This functional assessment of child functioning in classroom routines was designed from 3 years to 5 years. The 0-to-5 version is being designed.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Marisú Pedernera, Kimberly Tomeny, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Extending the Measure of Engagement, Independence and Social Relationships (MEISR) to Age 5. This functional assessment of child functioning in routines was designed from birth to 3 years. The 0-to-5 version is being designed.
Researchers: Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Marisú Pedernera, Kimberly Tomeny, Dr. Robin McWilliam
Family Quality of Life in Families with Cerebral Palsy in India. We assessed family quality of life using the FEIQoL and examined its relationship with family empowerment and parenting stress.
Researchers: Dr. Enric Romaguera, Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Maria Dolores Grau-Sevilla, Dr. Robin McWilliam
How to Implement the Routines-Based Model in Spain. We are describing the implementation process in Spain and the role that the Routines-Based Model has had.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Catalina Morales-Murillo, Dr. Marga Cañadas, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Gabriel Martínez
Implementation of the Routines-Based Model in Paraguay. We are describing the implementation process in Paraguay and the role that the Routines-Based Model has had. In addition, a handbook is being developed.
Researchers: Marisú Pedernera, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Sofía Barranco, Fabio Franco, Livia González
Typical and Ideal Practices in Alabama's Early Intervention System. The FINESSE-Coaching is a discrepancy tool used to determine early interventionists' typical and ideal practices with an emphasis on coaching (McWilliam & Resua, 2017). This study examines the home visiting practices of early interventionists in Alabama, highlighting any gaps between typical and ideal practices in home visiting and areas of need for future professional development.
Researchers: Dr. Robin McWilliam, Kimberly Tomeny
Using Bayesian Networks Analysis in the Field of Early Intervention. Probabilistic prediction of family quality of life of the families that we serve.
Researchers: Dr. Pau García-Grau, Dr. Robin McWilliam, Dr. Gabriel Martinez, Dr. Carmen Moret
