Education Program for Caregivers of Children With Gross Motor Delays

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1. 1This trial focused on educating caregivers of children with gross motor delays rather than directly treating the child — could my doctor explain whether a caregiver education program like this one might be a useful part of our overall plan, alongside any direct therapy my child is receiving?
2. 2Since this trial measured whether caregivers improved their understanding of child development and their ability to set development goals, how would my doctor assess whether I currently have enough knowledge and support to help my child work toward their own gross motor milestones at home?
3. 3The trial used the Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC-2) to track gross motor progress — is this the same type of assessment my child's care team uses, and what would a meaningful improvement look like for my child specifically?
4. 4Now that this study is completed, has my doctor seen or reviewed any of its findings, and do the results suggest that this kind of caregiver education approach is something our care team would recommend or could connect us to?
5. 5Are there standard early intervention or physical therapy programs already available to us that offer similar caregiver training components, and how would my doctor compare those options to what this trial was testing?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.