Evaluation Summary
The study results indicate that facilitation of warm sensitivity behaviors among mothers occurred best with the PALS I intervention, while cognitively responsive behaviors were best supported with the PALS II intervention. Facilitation of behaviors that required responsiveness to the child's changing signals (i.e. contingent responsiveness and redirecting) required participation in both the PALS I and the PALS II interventions.

Staffing Requirement/Training
Trained family coaches deliver the PALS program. Family coaches receive training on coaching skills, how to implement each program session, and how to use the curriculum in a flexible manner in order to meet parents' learning needs. The University of Texas Health Science Center's Children's Learning Institute offers training and certification for the PALS program. For further information on PALS training, please visit their web site at: http://www.childrenslearninginstitute.org/our-programs/program-overview/PALS /training.aspx

Purchasers of PALS program packages must provide evidence of registration for training provided by the Children's Learning Institute. Materials will not be shipped until evidence of registration is provided. Call 650-949-3282 or email socio@socio.com for additional information.

Child's Age at Program Start
6 to 8 months for PALS I
24 to 28 months for PALS II

Duration
Up to 3 months

The PALS I Program Package includes:

• Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) I Program Summary. Provides a general overview of the program and how the program has demonstrated positive impacts on child developmental outcomes.
• PALS I Infant Curriculum (English- & Spanish-Language Versions) . Manual used by family coaches that provides detailed instructions on how to conduct each of the home visiting sessions during the infant phase of the intervention.
• PALS I Infant Series DVD (English-Language and Spanish-Language Versions) . This DVD features videos of mother-infant child interactions that are viewed and discussed with parents during each home visiting session.
• Early Intervention Evidence-Based Practice Resource Guide. This USB drive features an interactive, easy-to-use tool that consists of practical tips and resources designed to assist professionals and organizations to select, adopt, and implement early intervention evidence-based practices to successfully promote child development and well-being.
• Telephone technical support on implementation for 1 year
.

The PALS II Program Package includes:

• Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) II Program Summary. Provides a general overview of the program and how the program has demonstrated positive impacts on child developmental outcomes.
• 2) PALS II Toddler Curriculum (English- & Spanish-Language Versions). Manual used by family coaches that provides detailed instructions on how to conduct each of the home visiting sessions during the toddler phase of the intervention.
• PALS II Toddler Series DVD (English-Language and Spanish-Language Versions. This DVD features videos of mother-infant child interactions that are viewed and discussed with parents during each home visiting session.
• Getting Children Ready for Reading DVD (English-Language Version Only). This DVD features videos of parent-child shared book reading interactions that are viewed and discussed with parents during the toddler phase of the intervention.
• Early Intervention Evidence-Based Practice Resource Guide. This USB drive features an interactive, easy-to-use tool that consists of practical tips and resources designed to assist professionals and organizations to select, adopt, and implement early intervention evidence-based practices to successfully promote child development and well-being.
• Telephone technical support on implementation for 1 year
.