The Effects of Playful Pathways

The Effects of Playful Pathways, a Play-Based Developmentally Focused Group Program, and How it Affects Caregivers' Health Literacy and Self-Efficacy and Influences Outcomes for Infants

The purpose of this study is to evaluate infants ages 0-6 months of age before and after an 8 week developmental and educational "caregiver and baby" interactive program as well as 3 month following the conclusion of the program. The researchers aim to screen and identify developmental delays and the effects of the 8 week program on gross motor development as well as explore parent perceptions of the program.

The aim of this study is to assess the physical, social, and emotional outcomes of an interactive group program for infants 0-6 months and their families/caregiver.

All babies typically developing or any diagnosis ages 0 - 6 months; parents/caregivers of babies typically developing or any diagnosis ages 0 - 6 months participating in the intervention. Sample size will be 12 babies ages 0-6 months and their caregivers (1-2 caregivers per baby). Total population 12 infants with up to 30 caregivers.

Inclusion criteria:

1. All babies typically developing or any diagnosis ages 0 - 6 months

Inclusion criteria for parents/caregivers:

1. At least 18 years of age
2. Able to communicate in and read English
3. Parent/caregiver of baby ages 0 - 6 months who is participating in the program
4. Ability to provide transportation to/from research site(s)