Many autism-focused early intervention (EI) models have not yet been adopted by community-based providers in rural settings due to fit and feasibility when working within the Part C model. Family Implemented TEACCH for Toddlers (FITT, based on the University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program) is a research-based, Part-C compatible, EI model incorporating parent-coaching and naturalistic strategies with early evidence of efficacy in rural communities. Its use by rural community providers has not yet been examined. Thus, in this multiple baseline study, rural EI professionals (n = 3) working with caregivers and their toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were provided training and weekly coaching on the use of the FITT model and parent-coaching strategies. The implementation of FITT and parent-coaching strategies were measured, and social validity information was gathered from participants. Results indicate that FITT is both feasible to implement, as demonstrated by provider implementation, and acceptable to both EI providers and caregivers.

由于在C部分模型中工作时的适应性和可行性，许多基于自闭症的早期干预（EI）模型尚未在农村地区被社区提供者采用。家庭实施的幼儿TEACCH（FITT，基于北卡罗莱纳大学TEACCH自闭症计划）是一种基于研究的，与Part-C兼容的EI模型，结合了父母指导和自然主义策略，并在农村社区中具有早期的有效性证据。农村社区提供者对它的使用尚未得到检查。因此，在这项多基线研究中，农村EI专业人员（n= 3）为与照顾者及其自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的孩子一起提供了关于FITT模型的使用和父母指导策略的培训和每周指导。测量了FITT的实施和父母指导策略，并从参与者那里收集了社会有效性信息。结果表明，FITT既可以实施，如提供者的实施所证明，也可以被EI提供者和看护者接受。