
Poster Presentations
Explore Today's Research and Tomorrow's Ideas at the LEARN Conference 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
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-HS.1 | Assessing the Impact of HealthySteps on Provider Satisfaction in Oklahoma | Nicolle Moore, LMFT, IMH-E® VP and Molly Farley, The Parent Child Center of Tulsa |
PST-HS.2 | Evaluation of Healthcare Utilization After Implementing HealthySteps in Albany Med General Pediatrics | Rebecca Habersang, LMSW, MS IMHDP, Jena Burgner, DO & Cameron Cooper, MD, Albany Med Health System |
PST-HS.3 | HealthySteps MGH Chelsea Program Outcomes | Rebecca Lambert, MD, xxorg; Lynn Doxey, DGIM – MGH Population Health; and Maria-Yolanda Parra, Mass General Hospital Chelsea HealthCare Center |
PST-HS.4 | Optimizing HealthySteps Workflows in Family Medicine: Family service coordination, developmental screening and family engagement | Ashley R Jackson, MPH, Keri F Kirk, PhD & Aniket Kini, MBBS, MedStar Health |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-1.1 | Assessing 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-1.2 | Attachment Through Play: A Qualitative Study of Chinese Mothers and Young Children’s Interactions | Chunru 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 Children | Jimmy Venza, PhD & Marianela Rodousakis, The Lourie Center for Children’s Social and Emotional Wellness; and Jude Cassidy, PhD, University of Maryland |
PST-1.4 | Comparing 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-1.5 | Discussing the Behavioral and Mental Health Benefits Related to the Implementation of Routines for Early Childhood Success | Chelsea Theria Taylor, PhD, LPC, NCC, Alabama Department of Mental Health |
PST-1.6 | Does Parent Social Emotional Competence Predict the Social Emotional Competence of their Children? | Kristen Schiavo, MA & Keri Giordano, PsyD, Kean University |
PST-1.7 | Early Identification of Gifted Children | Tamala North, PhD, Defiance College |
PST-1.8 | The Evidence for Unconditional Cash Transfers | Yuan He, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Zea Malawa, Abundant Birth Project; and Tegan Lecheler, Bridge Project |
PST-1.9 | Parentification, Mother-Child Dysregulation, and Child Development Outcomes | Rony Ngamliya-Ndam, University of MD, Baltimore County |
PST-1.10 | Planting Seeds of Empathy: Introducing Potted Palms as a Caring Activity, an Emergent Research Project | Cierra Price, MS & Susan Birch, BS, Vanderbilt Child and Family Center |
PST-1.11 | Playing with WePlay!: Adaptations of a Support, Play, and Psychoeducational Caregiver-Child Group | Louisa Flynn, PsyD, Mariana Cerqueira Aokalani, MD, PsyD, and Tracy Moran Vozar, PhD, IMH-E (IV-R), PMH-C |
PST-1.12 | PLAYMATES: Pilot Inpatient Dyadic Therapeutic Intervention for NICU/CICU Babies and Their Caregivers | Mariana Cerqueira Aokalani, Prenatal Pediatric Institute & Development Brain Institute, Children’s Hospital; and Katherine Wisner |
PST-1.13 | Preschool Expertise Meets Infant-Toddler Needs | Noelle Cook, MA, Child Care Resource Center |
PST-1.14 | Providing a Foundation for Social Emotional Development | Vivyan Sanchez, Rubina Anwar & Nichole Londono, United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education (Miami) |
PST-1.15 | Readiness for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Among Preschool Educators in Colorado | Ekta Ghosh, Kelly Elliott & Caroline James, University of Denver |
PST-1.16 | The Ready Child | Kathleen M Sheridan, PhD, Sarai Coba Rodriguez, PhD & David Banzer, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago |
PST-1.17 | Spread 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 |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-2.1 | Building Blocks of the Safe Baby Court: Perspectives on the Effectiveness of the 2-4-2 Literacy Program | Kristina Schoenthaler, Deemah Alturkait & Arazais D. Oliveros, Mississippi State University |
PST-2.2 | Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Recovery Doula Training Program | Stephanie 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-2.3 | The Impact of a HealthySteps Integrated Team on Developmental Screenings and Referrals Follow-Up | Yetunde Omitogun, Keri F Kirk, PhD & Ashley R Jackson, MedStar Health |
PST-2.4 | Nurturing Brains and Bonds: IECMH Principles in the Care of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Families | Sylvan 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-2.5 | Parental Experiences of Reintegrating Active-Duty Parents During Early Childhood | Ketia Blanc, MS, University of FL |
PST-2.6 | Playing With Print: Promoting Parent-Child Literacy Interactions through Print-Enriched Play | Josh Barocas, MSEd & Laura Walsh, MSEd, Literacy in Community (LINC) |
PST-2.7 | Raising Families: An Interprofessional Program Supporting Parent Self-Efficacy & Child Development | Kristen Schiavo, MA & Keri Giordano, PsyD, Kean University |
PST-2.8 | SPICE (Special Parent Infant Care & Enrichment): A Multidisciplinary Approach to Supporting Persons Living with HIV and Their Infants | Claire Eberhardt, LCSW-C, Matthew Grant, MD & Leah Ruppe, CNM, University of Maryland, Baltimore |
PST-2.9 | Virtual Equity: Parent Inclusion in Early Intervention Language Program | Cherina Williams, ClinScD, CCC-SLP & Kelly Robinson-Hawkins, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-3.1 | The Impact of the Parallel Process Across Systems | Jaci 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-3.2 | Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Positive Outcomes through Relationships, Capacity-Building, and Reflective Practice | Jennifer L. Harman, PhD, Nicola A. Edge, PhD & Angela Kyzer, BA, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
PST-3.3 | Pediatricians’ Insights on Meeting Family Needs Through Early Childhood Developmental Health System Transformation: A Qualitative Exploration | Kendall A McElroy, MPH, ZERO TO THREE |
PST-3.4 | PITC PARS: An Approach to Learning About, Observing, and Reflecting on Quality Infant/Toddler Group Care | Bianca Reyes, Kerry Kriener-Althen, PhD & Cherry Hanna, MEd, WestEd |
PST-3.5 | Project SUCCEED: Supporting Colorado Children’s Early Emotional Development Through Community Focused Training | Lorraine 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-3.6 | Supporting Regulation and Reflection Through Understanding Your Own Sensory Emotional Personality: Applications for Children, their Families, and the Workforce | Dayna Zatina Egan, PsyD, IMHE, Montclair State University and Michele Parkins, MS OTR/L, IMH-E, Great Kids Place |
PST-3.7 | Together Like a Family: Teachers’ Emotion Socialization Practices in a Predominately Latinx Preschool Community | Angela A Sillars, Vermont State University |
PST-3.8 | Utilizing Effective Teams of Care and Co-Creation with Families to promote Early Relational Health | Rachel Lettieri, MS & Mary Ann Woodruff, MD, FAAP, Pediatrics Northwest; and Wendy Pringle, LMHC, HopeSparks |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-4.1 | Buckle Up! Developing Car Seat Safety Expertise and Certification to Drive Engagement and Recruitment | Victoria A Ramos, MS, CLEC, CPST, CIMI®, Sonia Torres, BS, CLEC, CPST, CIMI® & Sandra Guzman, LMFT, CLEC, CPST, CIMI®, The Whole Child |
PST-4.2 | Can Artificial Intelligence Help? Consistency and Quality of AI Responses to Infant Sleep Questions | Ginger Welch, PhD & Mary Claire Boothe, Oklahoma State University |
PST-4.3 | Early Screening and Detection of Autism: A Path to Timely Support for Infants and Toddlers | Antonia Girard, Sarah Rathbun, & Rebecca Sellman, University of Maryland |
PST-4.4 | Turning Hospital-to-Home: Embedding Perinatal Mental Health Care in Post-NICU Support for Infants | Sara C. Circelli, MA, IMH-E, PMH-C & Tiffany Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC, Northwest Center (WA); and Leslie Butterfield, PhD |
PST-4.5 | Parental Perceptions of Media Use in Early Childhood: Examining Child Learning, Behavior, and Family Dynamics | Kristina Schoenthaler, Mississippi State University |
PST-4.6 | Reducing child maltreatment recidivism: Fortifying the protective capacity of families | Sebastian Del Corral Winder, PsyD, Miriam Hill-Odom, MSc & Dani Katz, MA, LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans |
PST-4.7 | Safety and Permanency Planning for Children Coping with Abuse and Neglect: Applying Attachment Theory to Inform Lifetime-Impacting Decisions | Julia Wessel, LCSW-C & Julia Fitzpatrick, LCSW-C, Lourie Center for Children’s Social Emotional Wellness |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-5.1 | CNMI Brain Builders – Science of Early Learning Initiative | Melissa Palacios, MEd, Evergreen Learning, CNMI; Maribel Loste, Med, CNMI Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF); and Jasmin A. Niedo, PhD, Evergreen Learning, CNMI |
PST-5.2 | Tresillian’s Child & Family Wellbeing Hub: An Integrated Hub Model Supporting First Nations People in a Regional Town | A/Prof Rob Mills & Paul Dutton, Tresillian Grafton Child & Family Wellbeing Hub (AU) |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-6.1 | Child Welfare Redefined: Promoting Parent-Child Therapy as a Pathway to Support and Family Empowerment | Anna Cait Wade, PhD & Sunita Ochoa, Montefiore Medical Center |
PST-6.2 | CNMI – System of Support | Eric Evangelista, EdD, Marvin Ngeskebei & Roselle Teregeyo, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Child Care and Development Fund Program |
PST-6.3 | Culturally Responsive Strategy: Supporting Young Children’s Learning and Development Through Effective Teacher-Family Communication | Xuan Li |
PST-6.4 | Examining First-Time Mothers’ Experiences and Satisfaction with Nursing Home Visitors: A Mixed Methods Study Featuring Word Cloud Analysis | Dannielle Ayers, PhD, Jacqueline Crook, MLS II (ASCP)CM & Susan Wegrzynski, MSN RN, Oklahoma State Department of Health |
PST-6.5 | Receipt of Needs-tested Government Assistance Programs Among Those Eligible – Site-specific, State, and National comparison | Emily Roemchild, University Hospitals |
PST-6.6 | Social Work Residency: An Innovative Program to Cultivate Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinical Competency in Behavioral Health Settings | Nishanna M. Ramoutar, LCSW, MSEd, IMH-E & Juliana Stevenson, LCSW, The Jewish Board |
PST-6.7 | Using GIS Mapping To Display Differences in Family Preschool Experiences by Region and Income | Dale 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 |
Poster | Title | Presenters |
PST-8.1 | Journey of An Early Literacy Program: Inception to Implementation | Wilmarie Cintrón-Tyson & Jeff Quinn, Book Harvest |
PST-8.2 | Nurturing Relationships: The Evolution of an IECMH Program that Thrived by Fostering | Katrina J Ruege, LPCC-S, Monica Ellis, LISW-S & Christy Lumpkins, Nationwide Children’s Hospital |
PST-8.3 | Transforming Care: Building Equity-Driven, Team-Based Supports for Families Impacted by Prenatal Substance Exposure | Stephanie 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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