Technologies for expanding the reach of evidence-based interventions: Preliminary results for promoting social emotional development in early childhood

Pre- and post-test data from infant and mothers who completed an adapted evidence-based early childhood intervention program (Play and Learning Strategies [PALS]) for use on the internet (Infant Net) were assessed to explore changes in parenting (i.e., depression, sensitive and responsive interactions) and infant social outcomes (i.e., attention/arousal, warmth seeking, and behavioral regulation). Results indicate that completion rates of the online program were high and mothers and infants randomly assigned to the PALS intervention showed significant improvements in infant social outcomes compared to the control group.