Family Networks Project Study One: An Efficacy Study of Stepping Stones Triple P for Children Under Age Two

University of South Carolina49 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the project is to assess the initial efficacy of Stepping Stones Triple P-Positive Parenting Program (SSTP) with parents of children below age two with developmental disabilities to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.

This study is an initial efficacy trial of SSTP for parents of children below age 2. The target population consists of 50 families of young children ages 11-23 months with developmental disabilities who are eligible to receive IDEA Part C (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C) services in one region of South Carolina. Families will be randomly assigned to one of two conditions (1) IDEA Part C services as usual or (2) IDEA Part C services plus SSTP. Project goals are to strengthen parent competence, enhance parent confidence, and strengthen child social, emotional and behavioral functioning. Ultimately, this should result in a reduced likelihood of child maltreatment

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Prevent Child Maltreatment

Interventions

Stepping Stones Triple PBEHAVIORAL

10-12 session manualized intervention delivered in client homes

BabyNet Services As usualOTHER

BabyNet services as usual based on IFSP

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 11 MonthsMax age: 23 Months

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * child age between 11 and 23 months of age * child eligible for IDEA Part C Services * parent english speaking * parent willing to allow in-home services Exclusion Criteria: * disability requiring extensive out of home treatment

Locations (1)

Parenting and Family Research Center

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Parenting Style

Parenting Scale (Total Score; measure of parenting style). 30 items on the scale, scores range from 1-7 for each item with higher scores indicating dysfunctional parenting styles (laxness, over-reactivity, hostility). Scores summed and divided by 30 for total score.

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

Child Behavior

Child Behavior Checklist 1/5-5. A parent report measure of child behavioral problems. The score used for this outcome was the CBCL Total Score, which is a T-Score. T scores average 50 with a standard deviation of 10. Scores above 65 considered in the clinical range.

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

Parenting Self-confidence

Toddler Care Questionnaire. Measures parent reported self-confidence in parenting a toddler. Parents rate their confidence in performing parenting tasks specific to toddlers. Higher scores indicate more confidence. Scores range from 37-185. The total sum score derived from adding the scores for the 37 items in this survey was used for this outcome measure.

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

KIPS

KIPS observational measure of the quality of the parent-child relationship. scores range from 1-5. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of relationship.

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

Secondary Outcomes

Parent Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress

DASS-21, brief screening measure of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Scores on each scale range from 0-21. Higher scores indicate more symptoms in each area.

Time frame: baseline, 5 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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