Partners in Progress: Caregiver Coaching in Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism

with Yue Yu, PhD
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
12:00pm-1:30pm (PDT) | Virtual Event

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This presentation will provide an overview of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention using caregiver coaching in early intervention.

Participants will learn practical, collaborative strategies to support families of young children with autism and social communication delays.

Key Points:

• The importance of caregiver involvement in early interventions for young children with signs of autism
• Common caregiver coaching strategies in early intervention
• Strategies for collaborating with caregivers in early intervention sessions

Yue Yu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis, and a faculty member at the MIND Institute. She completed her postdoctoral training at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Dr. Yu's research focuses on psychosocial outcomes in caregivers of autistic individuals and community implementation of evidence-based practices for young children with autism, with an emphasis on caregiver engagement. Read more HERE

Non-Member: $55
IDA Agency/Individual Member: $40
IDA Parent/Student/New Clinician Member: $30

IDA CE Hours: Nursing & Speech and Language $15 (1.5 hour)
We can no longer offer PT units at this time but we hope to provide them again soon!
CDI CE Hours: LCSW, LMFT, LEP, LPCC (you will be invoiced)

ADA Requests: As a part of the Infant Development Association’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, we offer accommodations when possible. Please email IDA at [email protected] 10 business days prior to the event to request accommodations (ASL interpretation, large print, etc.).

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