The Kids in Development Study is a nationally based multi-site, longitudinal study designed to learn more about what makes young children most likely to succeed in school, at home and socially. The study is intended to add information and answer important questions about challenging behaviors and mental health concerns in early childhood. Our goal is to assist professionals, parents and caregivers in providing the most effective and efficient intervention strategies with children who are presenting challenging behaviors.
Participants include approximately 400 children between the
ages of 18- and 48-months who are at risk for, or already demonstrating
challenging behaviors outside of the range of typical development.
Children are enrolled
and followed by researchers from one of the six national research
sites over a 3 to 4 year period. The
researchers meet with each family every six months to gather
information related to: 1.) the child’s development; 2.)
family history; 3.) behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties
and competence; and 4.) factors concerning the child’s
home, community, childcare, school, and early intervention services.
We believe that parents, caregivers, and teachers have valuable
information to share about the development and environment of
children and the resources and support available to them within
the community.
