Autism Parent Navigators (APN) is an innovative in-home, peer support model for parents with a young child recently diagnosed with ASD. We are testing the efficacy of APN in a randomized trial with 180 families.
This program is an adaptation of Mark Feinberg's Family Foundations Program which has demonstrated positive impacts on families and children.
Campus(es):
University Park
Work Setting(s):
On campus, Hybrid
Area(s):
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor:
Description of responsibilities and minimum qualifications:
The Autism Parent Navigators project is seeking perceptive undergraduates to help code recorded video interactions with parents and their young child with Autism.
Coders will
- Receive training in coding parent-child interactions.
- Make a commitment of a minimum of 9 hours per week, and for 2 semesters (Spring 2025 and Fall 2025).
- Code cases on a flexible basis that fits your schedule.
- Receive valuable experience for resume and graduate school.
Coders can
- Receive academic credit (HDFS 496 - Independent Study)
- Get permission to conduct an honors thesis using the data
Contact us now to find out more!
Contact:
Michelle Hostetler,
Assistant Research Professor
mxh14@psu.edu
Available Term(s):
On-going
Position Type(s):
Credit, Volunteer
Number of positions available:
4-10
Application Instructions:
To apply, please email Michelle Hostetler, mxh14@psu.edu.