The purpose of this mixed-method investigational pilot study is two-fold: are web-based tutorials effective for caregivers of children in early intervention programs to learn recommended practice content and 2) examine caregiver attitudes towards using online training tutorials. The problem addressed will be “Is using an online learning platform an effective adjunct way for caregivers of young children in early intervention programs to learn recommended practice information?” In early intervention programs, practitioner time, resources, and availability is often limited. Frequently, children in early intervention programs are taken care of by multiple caregivers. To improve carryover, this study focuses on determining if using online training tutorials to learn general recommended practice information is an effective method for caregivers. If found to be effective, recommended practice information could be shared with multiple caregivers using an online resource. Fifteen-twenty adult participants will be selected for this study. Participants must meet eligibility criteria: 18 years or older; primary caregiver of a child currently or within the past year who was eligible for early intervention programming, and have access to the internet. Data from up to twenty participants will be gathered using qualitative and quantitative methods. Likert Rating scales and short answers regarding caregiver attitudes and perceptions about using online training tutorials and perceived effectiveness of the training will be cross-referenced with demographic information to determine emerging themes. Pre-test and post-test questions will determine caregiver learning regarding recommended practice content
