Webcast Available Now: Advancing a Community-Based Model for Violence Prevention
Hundreds of viewers tuned in across the country to watch the 21st National Health Equity Research Webcast...
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Strategies Support Parents in Helping Toddlers with Autism Risk
This new article helps early interventionists think through the 'what' and the 'how' of early intervention for toddlers with social communication difficulties, even if these
children haven't yet received a diagnosis...
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Hear FPG's Pamela J. Winton on the Abecedarian Project, Inclusion, and More
The "Ask the Expert--Quality Early Learning Radio Show" interviewed the senior scientist for a 25-minute episode, during which time she answered questions on a wide range of topics...
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Research Backs Child Wellbeing Project's High-Fidelity Implementation
A case study in child welfare in North Carolina shows how to facilitate the implementation of research-based and research-informed practices to improve the well-being of children...
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Negative Reinforcement in Children with Autism May Contribute to Social Motivational Deficits
A new study examined neural responses in children with ASD to a face displaying negative affect and to negative reinforcement through monetary loss...
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State Agencies Can Effectively Implement Evidence-Based Strategies--and Here's How
Informed by the literature and shaped by real-world experience, the Active Implementation Frameworks provide a stage-matched approach to purposeful, active, and effective implementation...
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Congress Hears Expert Testimony Citing FPG's Abecedarian Project
The president of Ounce of Prevention Fund discussed the most famous study in child development at a budget hearing for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations...
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AFIRM Modules Facilitate the Use of Evidence-Based Practices with Learners with ASD
These free modules will help you learn the step-by-step process of planning, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with autism from birth to age 22...
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FPG's CONNECT Courses for CEU Now Also Approved for State Training Hours
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Utah each have approved the courses for state
training--eight self-paced and self-guided courses on working with young children and their families in a variety of learning environments and inclusive settings...
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FPG Presents Demonstration Webinar on the ECTA/DaSy Framework Self-Assessment
The Framework Self-Assessment is a companion to the System Framework and the DaSy Data System Framework, developed with extensive input from Part C and Section 619 staff from partner states, and the Self-Assessment tool allows states to record the current status
of their state system and set priorities for improvement... more
For Researchers and Non-Researchers Alike: Help Set the National Research Agenda on Closing the Word Gap
Children from higher-incomes families hear 30 million more words than children of the same age in poverty, and this short survey needs your input,
regardless of your occupation, to determine the next steps in research that will make a difference in reducing the gap...
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Does Resting-State Functional Brain Connectivity Predict Response to Psychotherapy in Major Depressive Disorder?
A new study investigated whether resting-state functional brain connectivity predicted the response to Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression, a psychotherapy designed to increase engagement with rewarding stimuli...
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Parental Caretaking and Approaches to Learning Impact Early Outcomes for African American Boys
An award-winning book chapter from FPG's Christine Harradine and former FPG colleagues Iheoma Iruka (the lead author) and Donna-Marie Winn explores the pre-academic skills of 700 African American boys...
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Self-Regulation Serves as Foundation for Lifelong Functioning
A 2015 report says that self-regulation skills play an integral role in mental health, emotional well-being, academic achievement, physical health, and socioeconomic success—and
self-regulation responds to intervention…
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TED Talk Climbs into Top Five Most Watched List--and It's Still Climbing
Already UNC's most popular of 2015, FPG scientist Kate Gallagher's talk now is among the all-time favorites from UNC...
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Free Guide Helps Parents and Educators Ignite Children's Early Language Skills
"More Than Baby Talk" reveals how to spark communication skills in infants and toddlers...
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