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Poster Presentations

Poster Presentations are a vibrant showcase of the latest insights and research in the early childhood field.

Designed for and by professionals, posters offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into the nuances of emerging concepts, stories from the field, implementation models and lessons learned.

Browse Posters By P-5 Competencies Domain

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-HS.1Assessing the Impact of HealthySteps on Provider Satisfaction in OklahomaNicolle Moore, LMFT, IMH-E® VP and Molly Farley, The Parent Child Center of Tulsa 
PST-HS.2Evaluation of Healthcare Utilization After Implementing HealthySteps in Albany Med General PediatricsRebecca Habersang, LMSW, MS IMHDP, Jena Burgner, DO & Cameron Cooper, MD, Albany Med Health System 
PST-HS.3HealthySteps MGH Chelsea Program OutcomesRebecca Lambert, MD, xxorg; Lynn Doxey, DGIM – MGH Population Health; and Maria-Yolanda Parra, Mass General Hospital Chelsea HealthCare Center 
PST-HS.4Optimizing HealthySteps Workflows in Family Medicine: Family service coordination, developmental screening and family engagementAshley R Jackson, MPH, Keri F Kirk, PhD & Aniket Kini, MBBS, MedStar Health

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-1.1Assessing Neonatal Neurobehavior: Detailed Comparison of the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale with the NeoNatal Neurobehavioral Scale-II Jessica Amick, BA, George Washington University and Nickie Andescavage, MD, Children’s National Hospital 
PST-1.2Attachment Through Play: A Qualitative Study of Chinese Mothers and Young Children’s InteractionsChunru Dong & Olivia Saracho, University of Maryland at College Park
PST-1.3“Being With:” Bringing Circle of Security to School Communities to Uplift Caregivers, Early Childhood Educators, and Young ChildrenJimmy Venza, PhD & Marianela Rodousakis, The Lourie Center for Children’s Social and Emotional Wellness; and Jude Cassidy, PhD, University of Maryland 
PST-1.4Comparing Caregiver Report To In-Person Developmental Assessments of Preterm Infants at 24 and 36 months of Age Sara Sifford, MS, LSSP, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 
PST-1.5Discussing the Behavioral and Mental Health Benefits Related to the Implementation of Routines for Early Childhood SuccessChelsea Theria Taylor, PhD, LPC, NCC, Alabama Department of Mental Health
PST-1.6Does Parent Social Emotional Competence Predict the Social Emotional Competence of their Children? Kristen Schiavo, MA & Keri Giordano, PsyD, Kean University
PST-1.7Early Identification of Gifted ChildrenTamala North, PhD, Defiance College
PST-1.8The Evidence for Unconditional Cash Transfers Yuan He, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Zea Malawa, Abundant Birth Project; and Tegan Lecheler, Bridge Project
PST-1.9Parentification, Mother-Child Dysregulation, and Child Development Outcomes Rony Ngamliya-Ndam, University of MD, Baltimore County 
PST-1.10Planting Seeds of Empathy: Introducing Potted Palms as a Caring Activity, an Emergent Research ProjectCierra Price, MS & Susan Birch, BS, Vanderbilt Child and Family Center
PST-1.11Playing with WePlay!: Adaptations of a Support, Play, and Psychoeducational Caregiver-Child GroupLouisa Flynn, PsyD, Mariana Cerqueira Aokalani, MD, PsyD, and Tracy Moran Vozar, PhD, IMH-E (IV-R), PMH-C
PST-1.12PLAYMATES: Pilot Inpatient Dyadic Therapeutic Intervention for NICU/CICU Babies and Their CaregiversMariana Cerqueira Aokalani, Prenatal Pediatric Institute & Development Brain Institute, Children’s Hospital; and Katherine Wisner
PST-1.13Preschool Expertise Meets Infant-Toddler NeedsNoelle Cook, MA, Child Care Resource Center
PST-1.14Providing a Foundation for Social Emotional DevelopmentVivyan Sanchez, Rubina Anwar & Nichole Londono, United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education (Miami)
PST-1.15Readiness for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Among Preschool Educators in ColoradoEkta Ghosh, Kelly Elliott & Caroline James, University of Denver
PST-1.16The Ready ChildKathleen M Sheridan, PhD, Sarai Coba Rodriguez, PhD & David Banzer, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
PST-1.17Spread the N.E.W.S.™: A New Interactive Tool to Support Imagination Development in Infants and Toddlers Erika L. Bocknek, PhD, LMFT, American Jewish University and Marva Lewis, PhD, Tulane University

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-2.1Building Blocks of the Safe Baby Court: Perspectives on the Effectiveness of the 2-4-2 Literacy ProgramKristina Schoenthaler, Deemah Alturkait & Arazais D. Oliveros, Mississippi State University
PST-2.2Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Recovery Doula Training ProgramStephanie Fitch, MHA, MS, PCLC, LAC, PMH-C & Jessica Liddell, PhD, MSW, MPH, University of Montana School of Social Work; and Pamela Ponich, MS, LCPC, One Health
PST-2.3The Impact of a HealthySteps Integrated Team on Developmental Screenings and Referrals Follow-UpYetunde Omitogun, Keri F Kirk, PhD & Ashley R Jackson, MedStar Health
PST-2.4Nurturing Brains and Bonds: IECMH Principles in the Care of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) FamiliesSylvan Ryder, DNP, CPNP, Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Leah Sanchez, MSN, FNP, Public Health Department Alameda County Health; and Celeste Poe, PhD, PMH-C, Stanford University.
PST-2.5Parental Experiences of Reintegrating Active-Duty Parents During Early ChildhoodKetia Blanc, MS, University of FL
PST-2.6Playing With Print: Promoting Parent-Child Literacy Interactions through Print-Enriched PlayJosh Barocas, MSEd & Laura Walsh, MSEd, Literacy in Community (LINC)
PST-2.7Raising Families: An Interprofessional Program Supporting Parent Self-Efficacy & Child DevelopmentKristen Schiavo, MA & Keri Giordano, PsyD, Kean University
PST-2.8SPICE (Special Parent Infant Care & Enrichment): A Multidisciplinary Approach to Supporting Persons Living with HIV and Their InfantsClaire Eberhardt, LCSW-C, Matthew Grant, MD & Leah Ruppe, CNM, University of Maryland, Baltimore
PST-2.9Virtual Equity: Parent Inclusion in Early Intervention Language ProgramCherina Williams, ClinScD, CCC-SLP & Kelly Robinson-Hawkins, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-3.1The Impact of the Parallel Process Across SystemsJaci Imberger, MS, IMH-E, Taos Loves Kids, Jaci Imberger, MS, IMH-E, First Steps Home Visiting & Molley Maccracken, IMH-E, Taos Loves Kids, Taos Health Systems
PST-3.2Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Positive Outcomes through Relationships, Capacity-Building, and Reflective PracticeJennifer L. Harman, PhD, Nicola A. Edge, PhD & Angela Kyzer, BA, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
PST-3.3Pediatricians’ Insights on Meeting Family Needs Through Early Childhood Developmental Health System Transformation: A Qualitative ExplorationKendall A McElroy, MPH, ZERO TO THREE
PST-3.4PITC PARS: An Approach to Learning About, Observing, and Reflecting on Quality Infant/Toddler Group CareBianca Reyes, Kerry Kriener-Althen, PhD & Cherry Hanna, MEd, WestEd
PST-3.5Project SUCCEED: Supporting Colorado Children’s Early Emotional Development Through Community Focused TrainingLorraine F. Kubicek, PhD, IMH-E & Kristina Hightshoe, MSPH, Colorado School of Public Health; and Patrice Brown, EdD, ECMH-E, Colorado Association for Infant Mental Health
PST-3.6Supporting Regulation and Reflection Through Understanding Your Own Sensory Emotional Personality: Applications for Children, their Families, and the WorkforceDayna Zatina Egan, PsyD, IMHE, Montclair State University and Michele Parkins, MS OTR/L, IMH-E, Great Kids Place
PST-3.7Together Like a Family: Teachers’ Emotion Socialization Practices in a Predominately Latinx Preschool CommunityAngela A Sillars, Vermont State University
PST-3.8Utilizing Effective Teams of Care and Co-Creation with Families to promote Early Relational HealthRachel Lettieri, MS & Mary Ann Woodruff, MD, FAAP, Pediatrics Northwest; and Wendy Pringle, LMHC, HopeSparks

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-4.1Buckle Up! Developing Car Seat Safety Expertise and Certification to Drive Engagement and RecruitmentVictoria A Ramos, MS, CLEC, CPST, CIMI®, Sonia Torres, BS, CLEC, CPST, CIMI® & Sandra Guzman, LMFT, CLEC, CPST, CIMI®, The Whole Child
PST-4.2Can Artificial Intelligence Help? Consistency and Quality of AI Responses to Infant Sleep QuestionsGinger Welch, PhD & Mary Claire Boothe, Oklahoma State University
PST-4.3Early Screening and Detection of Autism: A Path to Timely Support for Infants and ToddlersAntonia Girard, Sarah Rathbun, & Rebecca Sellman, University of Maryland
PST-4.4Turning Hospital-to-Home: Embedding Perinatal Mental Health Care in Post-NICU Support for InfantsSara C. Circelli, MA, IMH-E, PMH-C & Tiffany Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC, Northwest Center (WA); and Leslie Butterfield, PhD
PST-4.5Parental Perceptions of Media Use in Early Childhood: Examining Child Learning, Behavior, and Family DynamicsKristina Schoenthaler, Mississippi State University
PST-4.6Reducing child maltreatment recidivism: Fortifying the protective capacity of familiesSebastian Del Corral Winder, PsyD, Miriam Hill-Odom, MSc & Dani Katz, MA, LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
PST-4.7Safety and Permanency Planning for Children Coping with Abuse and Neglect: Applying Attachment Theory to Inform Lifetime-Impacting DecisionsJulia Wessel, LCSW-C & Julia Fitzpatrick, LCSW-C, Lourie Center for Children’s Social Emotional Wellness

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-5.1CNMI Brain Builders – Science of Early Learning InitiativeMelissa Palacios, MEd, Evergreen Learning, CNMI; Maribel Loste, Med, CNMI Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF); and Jasmin A. Niedo, PhD, Evergreen Learning, CNMI
PST-5.2Tresillian’s Child & Family Wellbeing Hub: An Integrated Hub Model Supporting First Nations People in a Regional TownA/Prof Rob Mills & Paul Dutton, Tresillian Grafton Child & Family Wellbeing Hub (AU)

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-6.1Child Welfare Redefined: Promoting Parent-Child Therapy as a Pathway to Support and Family EmpowermentAnna Cait Wade, PhD & Sunita Ochoa, Montefiore Medical Center
PST-6.2CNMI – System of SupportEric Evangelista, EdD, Marvin Ngeskebei & Roselle Teregeyo, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Child Care and Development Fund Program
PST-6.3Culturally Responsive Strategy: Supporting Young Children’s Learning and Development Through Effective Teacher-Family CommunicationXuan Li
PST-6.4Examining First-Time Mothers’ Experiences and Satisfaction with Nursing Home Visitors: A Mixed Methods Study Featuring Word Cloud AnalysisDannielle Ayers, PhD, Jacqueline Crook, MLS II (ASCP)CM & Susan Wegrzynski, MSN RN, Oklahoma State Department of Health
PST-6.5Receipt of Needs-tested Government Assistance Programs Among Those Eligible – Site-specific, State, and National comparisonEmily Roemchild, University Hospitals
PST-6.6Social Work Residency: An Innovative Program to Cultivate Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinical Competency in Behavioral Health SettingsNishanna M. Ramoutar, LCSW, MSEd, IMH-E & Juliana Stevenson, LCSW, The Jewish Board
PST-6.7Using GIS Mapping To Display Differences in Family Preschool Experiences by Region and IncomeDale DeCesare, Mariana Enriquez & Brianna Sailor, APA Consulting
Poster Title Presenters
PST-7.1 Amplifying Little Voices: Improving Children’s Rights in Early Childhood Settings Emily Clark, Med & Michael Haslip, PhD, Drexel University
PST-7.2 Expulsion from Early Childhood Education Centers following Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: A Mixed-Methods Study Kathryn Parisi, PhD, Brown University
PST-7.3 Improving Developmental Screening (Ages and Questionnaire-3) and Autism Screening (M-CHAT-R) at Brookdale Family Care Center- Quality Improvement Project in Progress Monika Beltre, Monika Margarita Beltre Morel & Quynh Thu Nguyen, Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center

PosterTitlePresenters
PST-8.1Journey of An Early Literacy Program: Inception to ImplementationWilmarie Cintrón-Tyson & Jeff Quinn, Book Harvest
PST-8.2Nurturing Relationships:  The Evolution of an IECMH Program that Thrived by FosteringKatrina J Ruege, LPCC-S, Monica Ellis, LISW-S & Christy Lumpkins, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
PST-8.3Transforming Care: Building Equity-Driven, Team-Based Supports for Families Impacted by Prenatal Substance ExposureStephanie McNerney, BSN, MSN, CPNP, PHNL, UVA Health; Rebecca Schmidtt, MPA, UVA School of Data Science; and Emily Gary, LCSW, Secure Child and Virginia Attachment Center

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