Program Profile: Early Pathways

This is a home-based, parent-and-child therapy program for the treatment of disruptive behaviors (such as physical aggression and oppositional behaviors) in toddlers and preschoolers who are living in poverty.

Evidence Rating: Promising | More than one study

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This is a home-based, parent-and-child therapy program for the treatment of disruptive behaviors (such as physical aggression and oppositional behaviors) in toddlers and preschoolers who are living in poverty. The program is rated Promising. Compared to the control group, there were statistically significant positive effects found for improving children’s prosocial and challenging behaviors, parent and child play, and the discipline and nurturing behavior of caregivers.

A Promising rating implies that implementing the program may result in the intended outcome(s).

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 1 - 5, 21 - 35

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic, Other

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): Home

Program Type: Family Therapy, Parent Training

Targeted Population: Families

Current Program Status: Active

Program Developer:
Alan Burkard
Department Chair
Marquette University, Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

168D Schroeder Complex, P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201
United States

Phone: 414.288.3434
Email

Heather Rotolo
Clinic Director
Penfield Children’s Center Behavior Clinic

833 N. 26th Street
53233
United States

Phone: 414.344.7676
Website(link is external)
Email

Researcher:
Robert A. Fox
Marquette University, Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, College of Education

168D Schroeder Complex, P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
United States

Phone: 262.894.7888
Email

Training and TA Provider:
Courtney Clark
Training Coordinator
Penfield Children’s Center Behavior Clinic

833 N. 26th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States

Phone: 414.344.6386
Website(link is external)
Email