Early intervention is critical for improved
prognosis and quality of life for young children with
developmental delays and disabilities. Yet, disparities
persist among underserved families with young children.
These disparities include knowledge of child development,
use of medical providers as referral sources, and later
diagnosis. The current study employed a mixed method,
randomized controlled trial to examine participant out￾comes among low-income, underserved families who
received child development information. The information
included the 42-page Milestone Moments booklet that was
developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre￾vention’s Learn the Signs/Act Early initiative. Participants
(n = 108) included parents or legal guardians of children
ages birth through 5 years. The participants were pre￾dominantly Black/African American (86 %) and female
(90 %), and all had incomes below the federal poverty
level. Study variables related to the location (home vs.
child care center) and context (single session vs. extended
visits) for delivering the information did not yield signifi-
cant differences. Yet, there were clear findings that parents
who received the booklet reported increased knowledge
about child development, a decrease in concern about their.

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• Addressing Disparities in Parent Education: Examining the Effects of Learn the Signs/Act Early Parent Education Materials on Parent Outcomes

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